Apple first, now Samsung, Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on devices made outside US: 'When they build their plant here...'
After Apple iPhones, US President Donald Trump threatens Samsung with a 25 per cent tariff on their devices that are made outside the United States. It is believed that Trump announced the tariff following a threat after a recent meeting between Trump and Cook.
Donald Trump, the US president, is back again with a new tariff plan, and this time, he has warned all the smartphone companies that are made outside the US, including Apple's iPhone and Samsung devices. Trump has issued a warning that these companies could soon face a 25 per cent import tax if not manufactured in the United States.
While speaking at the Oval Office, the Republican leader stated that the policy would not only target Apple but would also target Samsung and anybody that makes the product.
He said, "Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be fair. When they build their plant here, there is no tariff."
? BREAKING: President Trump announces that a 25% tariff will apply to Apple, Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers if they do not produce their devices in the United States. pic.twitter.com/SEZ7fuUhVx
¡ª DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) May 23, 2025
Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Apple iPhones
According to a social media post on Friday, Trump said that he had already informed Apple CEO Tim Cook about his expectation. He went on to mention that he had long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that he expected their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the US itself, not India or anyplace else.
¡°If that is not the case, a tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the US,¡± he added.
Democrats are furious about Donald Trump calling out Tim Cook and imposing a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones
¡ª Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) May 23, 2025
- Apple CEO Tim Cook called Nancy Pelosi and stopped Congress from labeling them a monopoly
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Why did Donald Trump target iPhone and Samsung?
It is believed that Trump announced the tariff following a threat after a recent meeting between Trump and Cook. Moreover, as per a White House official, Trump was unhappy with Apple's plans to shift more iPhone production from China to India.
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On the other hand, in a statement, Trump said, ¡°I had an understanding with Tim that he wouldn¡¯t be doing this."
¡°He said he¡¯s going to India to build plants. I said, "That's OK to go to India, but you¡¯re not going to sell into here without tariffs." However, Apple is not alone; Trump has targeted several major companies, including carmakers, drug manufacturers, and chip producers.
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