苹果营收额全面下降,结果把锅推给了中国?
Apple has warned investors that its revenue over the festive season will be lower than expected, blaming the US-China trade war for disappointing iPhone sales. Mr Cook said the company expected revenue of about $84bn (£67bn) in the three months to 29 December, down from a previous forecast of $89bn to $93bn that had disappointed investors. He cited China as Apple's biggest weak spot, but also conceded that demand for the latest iPhone models was weaker than anticipated. “While we anticipated some challenges in key emerging markets, we did not foresee the magnitude of the economic deceleration, particularly in Greater China,” Mr Cook wrote in a letter published after markets closed on Wednesday. He added: “China's economy began to slow in the second half of 2018. We believe the economic environment in China has been further impacted by rising trade tensions with the United States.” President Donald Trump has raised new tensions between the US and China by imposing tariffs on more than $200bn (£159bn) in goods. The economy had already been slowing in China, where Apple also faces tougher competition from native smartphone manufacturers Huawei and Xiaomi. Apple's stock plunged seven per cent to $146.40 (£117) in extended trading following the announcement. |