President Donald Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on Apple products if iPhones are not manufactured in the United States. This announcement was made on May 23, 2025, via social media.
Trump also threatened a 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union, starting June 1, 2025. He described the EU as "very difficult to deal with" and stated that negotiations were unproductive, proposing the tariff unless products are built or manufactured in the United States.
Apple has been exploring shifting iPhone manufacturing to India. Trump stated he expects iPhones sold in the U.S. to be manufactured and built in the U.S.