than tech industry peers like Google and Facebook, but the costs of doing business amid a raging trade war with China are still apparent in the company head's executive compensation. according to the company's latest proxy statement
. But compensation for his security and air travel expenses have surged explosively over the past year. Air travel costs climbed 239% in value over the past year, costing the company $315,311. And costs for Cook's private security also rose 104% to $457,083. The surge in costs incurred to Apple may partly be due to Cook's private attempts to advocate for the company in Washington DC.
But Cook, dialing up a charm offensive, has forged close ties with both President Trump and his family amid the trade war,
How embarassing is this photo? If I'm Tim Apple, I'm scrubbing the internet of any association with Trump.
Tim Apple?
Apple is confused. They hire workers over there and sell over here. What is wrong with this picture?