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Economist explains AI boom's supply chain costs and failed US tariffs

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Willy Shih, a professor at Harvard Business School and author, discussed the economic implications of global supply chains and the AI boom. He explained why Apple Inc. still faces challenges in manufacturing the iPhone domestically, despite political pressures like tariffs. Shih also commented on the ineffectiveness of former President Trump's tariffs in reshoring manufacturing to the United States. AI

IMPACT Discusses how the AI boom impacts global supply chains and manufacturing costs, offering insights into economic pressures on tech production.

RANK_REASON This cluster features an interview with an economist discussing broader economic trends and policy implications, rather than a specific AI development.

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Economist explains AI boom's supply chain costs and failed US tariffs

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Today, I’m talking with Willy Shih, an economist, a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, and the author of the upcoming book, Where Does

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    LINKS theverge.com/…/willy-shih-supply-chain-ai…

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