Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Foreign-Made iPhones

Former President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with a new threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if the company does not shift some of its iPhone production to the United States. In a post made Friday morning on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated he had previously informed Apple CEO Tim Cook of his expectations. Trump emphasized that iPhones sold in the U.S. should be manufactured domestically, rather than in countries like India. He warned that if Apple fails to comply, it would face a steep tariff.

Trump’s comments reflect his ongoing push to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States, a cornerstone of his “America First” economic policy. His administration frequently clashed with major corporations and foreign trade partners over similar issues during his presidency. The proposed tariff could significantly impact Apple’s pricing structure and supply chain, as the company currently manufactures many of its products overseas to maintain cost efficiency.

In a separate post, Trump also turned his attention to the European Union, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the bloc. He criticized the EU as being “very difficult to deal with” and claimed trade discussions had reached a dead end. As a result, he proposed a steep tariff beginning June 1, 2025, unless the situation changes.

Trump made it clear that these tariffs would not apply to products manufactured within the United States, reinforcing his message that companies should move their production to American soil. These statements could have wide-ranging implications not only for Apple and European exporters, but also for global trade relations and U.S. economic policy moving forward.

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