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Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On iPhones | Apple’s India Plans Unshaken

Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On iPhones | Apple’s India Plans Unshaken

Business Today
Business Today
  • New Delhi,
  • May 26, 2025,
  • Updated May 26, 2025, 10:36 AM IST

iPhone wars just got political—again! U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold threat: Make iPhones in America or pay a 25% tariff. His Truth Social post targeted Apple CEO Tim Cook, demanding domestic manufacturing or hefty penalties. But Apple isn’t backing down. The tech giant is doubling down on India—with nearly 20% of global iPhones already made there, and iPhone 17 Pro models set to roll off Indian assembly lines alongside China for the first time ever. India’s NITI Aayog calls it a win-win, touting the country's cost advantage. Ironically, the U.S. has zero smartphone production — and building iPhones there could push prices past $3,000 per unit! So, is this classic Trump campaign showmanship—or the start of another tariff showdown?

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