Trump told reporters later on Friday that the 25% tariff would also apply to Samsung 005930.KS and other smartphone makers.

Trump threatened Apple with 25% tariffs unless the company starts making their iPhones in the United States. His threat came after Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company would continue manufacturing phones in India to avoid expensive prices for Americans.

Since what Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the iPhone and how tariffs might affect its price have been main focal points when it comes to this administration's policies and pron

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple and other smartphone manufacturers with a 25% tariff unless their devices are built in the US.

In a surprising move, President Trump has reignited trade tensions by threatening a 25% tariff on Apple products unless they are manufactured in the U.S. This could significantly impact iPhone prices and alter the tech landscape.

US President Donald Trump’s fondness for Tim Cook is souring. He took several jabs at Apple’s chief executive during his recent tour of the Middle East, likely stemming from his resistance to shifting iPhone production out of China.