Trump Threatens To Hit Apple With 25% Tariff On IPhones Made Outside U.S.

CBS Bay Area

May 23, 2025

President Trump threatened to impose a fresh round of tariffs Friday morning, including a 25% tariff on Apple if they do not shift some of their iPhone production to the U.S.

"I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," he posted Friday on his Truth Social social media platform. "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank your for your attention to this matter!"

In a subsequent post, Mr. Trump also threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the European Union, calling the group of countries "very difficult to deal with."

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