President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a tariff of at least 25% on iPhones and similar devices from Apple, Samsung, and other manufacturers unless production is relocated to the United States. Trump has expressed his expectation that Apple’s iPhones sold in the US be made domestically, rejecting production in countries like India. The tariff is expected to be implemented by the end of June and would target all companies manufacturing such products, including Samsung, to ensure fairness. This move follows reports that Apple plans to source some iPhones from India, where its main manufacturer Foxconn is investing $1.5 billion in a new plant. Apple has been diversifying production outside China due to geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite commitments from Apple to invest heavily in the US, experts doubt a fully American-made iPhone is feasible.
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