Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff, EU with 50% tariff

(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump threatened tech giant Apple and the European Union with large tariffs on Friday morning.

Trump suggested a 25% tariff for Apple if iPhone production isn’t moved to the United States, and said trade talks with the EU have stalled. Therefore, a 50% tariff on all goods from that territory is warranted beginning next week.

“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday morning. “If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank your for your attention to this matter!”

Apple plans to increase manufacturing in India in response to Trump’s tariffs

Most of Apple’s manufacturing occurs in China, but the company had plans to increase its presence in India in response to Trump’s increased tariffs on Chinese imports, which the president later scaled back.

Experts have said consumers should expect to pay higher prices for iPhones if they’re American-made. Trump also said on Friday that the 50% European Union tariffs should start on June 1.

“The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, claiming a $250 million annual trade deficit. “There is no Tariff if the product is built or manufactured in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”