U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones not manufactured in the United States. The demand was posted on Truth Social, where Trump emphasized his long-standing position that Apple should produce its smartphones domestically.
The Statement on Truth Social
In his post, Trump stated that he had previously informed Apple CEO Tim Cook of his expectations regarding iPhone production. He wrote:
I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else. If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S.
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Trump’s statement is consistent with his broader policy approach during his presidency, which prioritized reshoring manufacturing and imposing tariffs on foreign-made goods. Although Apple is headquartered in the U.S. and designs its products domestically, the majority of its iPhones are assembled in China, India, and Vietnam—countries with cost-effective labor and established electronics supply chains.
Apple’s Supply Chain Shift
Apple has not officially responded to Trump’s latest remarks. In recent years, the company has expanded its operations in India as part of a strategy to diversify its production away from China, driven by both geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions.
