Samsung, Apple Face 25% Tariff Threat on Non-US Made Smartphones
Trump confirms 25% tariff on Samsung and Apple iPhones not made in the US. Discover what it means for smartphone prices and consumers.
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Samsung, Apple Face 25% Tariff Threat on Non-US Made Smartphones
Wondering if Samsung phones will face the same US tariff as iPhones? The answer is yes—President Trump has made it clear that Samsung, Apple, and any smartphone brands manufacturing outside the US will be subject to a 25% import tariff. This announcement, made during a social media post earlier today, marks a significant shift in trade policy that could affect smartphone prices across the country. Apple, whose iPhones are largely manufactured in China and India, has already been warned of this hefty tariff. But now, Samsung and other global brands are in the same boat. Image : Google Trump’s remarks specify that this 25% tariff is not limited to Apple alone —it targets "anybody" importing smartphones into the US that aren’t made domestically. During a Q&A session, Trump emphasized, “Otherwise it wouldn’t be fair,” hinting at a broader trade enforcement policy designed to incentivize US-based manufacturing. Samsung, known for its Galaxy line …
