Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on iPhones Made Outside the US
Trump demands Apple move iPhone production to the US or face a 25% tariff on imports. What this means for Apple and global manufacturing.
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on iPhones Made Outside the US Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on iPhones Manufactured Outside the US: What It Means for Apple and Consumers Are iPhones made outside the US about to face steep tariffs? President Trump has recently escalated pressure on Apple, threatening a 25% tariff on all iPhones manufactured abroad unless production shifts back to the United States. This bold move answers a growing question among consumers and industry watchers: Will tariffs impact the cost and availability of iPhones? Apple’s global manufacturing strategy is now at the center of a major trade debate, impacting supply chains, pricing, and U.S. trade policy. Image Credits:Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images On May 23, 2025, Trump publicly warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that iPhones sold in the U.S. must be produced domestically — specifically not in India or other countries — or Apple will face significant tariffs. This statement came shortly after Foxconn, Apple’s key manufacturing partner, announced a $1.5 billion inv…
