Tim Cook's personal security and travel expenses surged in 2019 as Trump's trade war with China threatened to gash Apple's profit (AAPL)

MANDEL NGAN / AFP Apple may have spent less on lobbying than its Silicon Valley peers, but the costs of doing business amid a raging trade war with China seem to be partly reflected in the company boss's executive compensation. Apple CEO Tim Cook's security and air travel costs surged more than double in 2019, according to the company's latest proxy statement. This may be due to Cook's many visits to Washington this year: the famously-diplomatic company CEO is said to have forged close ties with...