India, May 23 -- Former President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple with a 25 percent tariff on all iPhones sold in the United States if they are not manufactured domestically.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated he had previously informed Apple CEO Tim Cook that iPhones intended for the U.S. market must be produced within the country, not in India or elsewhere. "If that is not the case," he wrote, "a tariff of at least 25 percent must be paid."
The warning comes as Apple accelerates its shift in manufacturing from China to India, a move aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and capitalizing on India's more favorable trade stance.
During Apple's May 1 earnings call, Cook said he expects most iPhones sold in the U....