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Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on iPhones, Urges U.S. Manufacturing

5/28/2025

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Trump Warns Apple

President Trump issued a stark warning to Apple, threatening a hefty 25% tariff on iPhones produced abroad unless they relocate manufacturing to the U.S. This ultimatum coincides with a remarkable 76% surge in iPhone shipments from India in April. Analysts caution that such tariffs could drive up smartphone prices in the U.S., complicating Apple's already intricate supply chain.

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Apple's Bold Investment

Apple is set to pour more than $767 billion into U.S. manufacturing over the next four years, a bold move amid rising tensions with the Trump administration. This investment comes on the heels of President Trump's pointed criticism of CEO Tim Cook for skipping a Middle East trip, highlighting the ongoing friction between tech giants and government leaders over domestic production and tariffs.

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Trump Warns Apple

President Trump issued a stark warning to Apple, threatening a hefty 25% tariff on iPhones produced abroad unless they relocate manufacturing to the U.S. This ultimatum coincides with a remarkable 76% surge in iPhone shipments from India in April. Analysts caution that such tariffs could drive up smartphone prices in the U.S., complicating Apple's already intricate supply chain.

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