Supply issues caused by Covid-19 lockdowns in key Chinese manufacturing cities are unlikely to significantly affect Apple, according to Piper Sandler. In a note to investors Tuesday seen by AppleInsider, Piper Sandler lead analyst Harsh Kumar offered a few thoughts on reports of strict lockdowns and production halts in Shanghai and Kunshan — both cities that are home to some of Apple's key supply chain partners. Several of Apple's key suppliers, including iPhone assembler Pegatron, announced that their production has stopped amid the lockdowns. However, Piper Sandler notes that Foxconn shuttered operations in March but was able to quickly come back up to speed once lockdowns eased. Other analyst believe that Foxconn's capacity could make up for the shortfall in Shanghai and Kunshan.