Trump tells Apple: Make iPhones in America or face 25 percent tariff

betanews.comPublished: 5/23/2025

Summary

President Trump has sent a clear message to Apple: its iPhones sold in the U.S. must be made here, or face a 25% tariff. Despite years of relying on low-cost labor in Asia, particularly from India and China, Apple continues to profit at the expense of American workers and the broader economy. In response, Trump has made it abundantly clear that companies like Apple must respect American manufacturing and labor if they want to sell their products domestically—or face significant consequences. This move could reignite debate over corporate responsibility and U.S. jobs, with many seeing it as a step toward fairness and putting the country first.