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Trump's 25% Tariff on Apple Sparks Manufacturing Debate

5/24/2025

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President Trump is pushing to boost U.S. manufacturing by imposing a hefty 25% tariff on Apple unless iPhones are produced on American soil. However, Wells Fargo analysts caution that the dream of significant job growth may be dashed by soaring labor costs and a competitive job market, as manufacturing jobs have plummeted from 19.5 million in 1979 to just 12.8 million today.

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President Trump is pushing to boost U.S. manufacturing by imposing a hefty 25% tariff on Apple unless iPhones are produced on American soil. However, Wells Fargo analysts caution that the dream of significant job growth may be dashed by soaring labor costs and a competitive job market, as manufacturing jobs have plummeted from 19.5 million in 1979 to just 12.8 million today.