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Trump Expands Apple Tariff Threat to All Smartphones
- On May 23, 2025, President Trump warned that a 25% duty would be applied to all smartphones not assembled in the United States, broadening his earlier warning that targeted Apple exclusively.
- This move follows ongoing tensions as Trump demands Apple move iPhone production from China and India to the U.S., despite Apple's efforts to diversify supply chains and ramp up Indian manufacturing.
- Apple's stock dropped nearly 3% on May 23 as investors grew concerned about the challenges and costs associated with shifting iPhone manufacturing back to the United States, with analysts warning that such a move would be complex and likely lead to higher device prices to preserve profit margins.
- From the Oval Office, Trump explained that tariffs would not apply once manufacturers establish production facilities in the U.S., describing this approach as equitable for all smartphone makers, including Samsung.
- The tariffs set to take effect by the end of June 2025 could disrupt Apple's operations and signify a broader escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions affecting global markets and smartphone supply chains.
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Donald Trump Threatens Smartphone Manufacturers, Including Apple, with 25% Tariffs
After several weeks of lull, Donald Trump revives his threats to world trade. Negotiations with the European Union are not going anywhere and imported European products could be taxed at more than 50% on June 1. The US President also attacks smartphone producers, including Apple, that he threatens 25% of surcharges if the brand does not relocate its iPhone production to the United States.
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Trump expands Apple tariff threat to all smartphones
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) threatened Apple and other smartphone manufacturers with a 25 per cent tariff unless their devices are built in the United States. Trump initially said the
Trump expands 25% tariffs on all smartphones made outside of US
Initially, the president had announced that the duties would only apply to Apple after he called out CEO Tim Cook for sourcing its smartphones from India. It is unusual for a country's trade policy to target one company, however, Trump later expanded the tariffs to all smartphone makers
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