Apple sources its iPhone components from 43 countries, primarily through contractors in China, raising concerns about human rights abuses and exploitation in the supply chain. These practices allow Apple to benefit from cheaper labor while maintaining deniability regarding the abuses occurring at the extraction sites.
The extraction of materials for iPhones occurs in locations where labor laws are lax or nonexistent, leading to widespread exploitation of workers, poverty, and corruption. The companies involved can significantly reduce costs by sourcing minerals from these regions, a practice that draws criticism for perpetuating human rights violations.
Apple has faced allegations of benefiting from forced labor, particularly with regard to Uyghur workers in China. Despite these allegations, Apple does not own the facilities where these abuses occur, thus maintaining a level of distance from direct responsibility.
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