China's economy isn't the problem, says Trump's Commerce Secretary about Apple

Apple iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max

Last week, Tim Cook partly blamed Apple's weak iPhone sales on the growing tensions between the US and China. But speaking with CNBC today, President Trump’s Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, has claimed that this isn’t the case.

While Ross did admit that the ongoing trade talks between the two countries have undeniably affected China’s economy negatively, he appears to believe Apple hasn't been hit that hard by the situation.

Back in November, President Trump threatened ...