President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple products unless the company shifts iPhone production to the U.S. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated he had “long ago” warned CEO Tim Cook that iPhones sold in America must be domestically manufactured, rather than produced in India or elsewhere. This comes as Apple confirmed Trump’s ongoing trade war tariffs would cost them $900 million this quarter, prompting plans to move more production to India and Vietnam.
Analysts warn Apple’s manufacturing shift may lead to higher consumer prices, with Wedbush Securities predicting the next iPhone could cost up to $3,500. While Apple aims to reduce reliance on Chinese production, experts question whether the transition can avoid shrinking profit margins or price hikes. The tech giant has not yet responded to Trump’s latest ultimatum as the trade war intensifies.
