Trump ascends against Apple: they were made in America or pay customs duties

In a new development, US President Donald Trump has directed a direct threat to Apple giant, stressing that the company may face harsh customs duties if iPhone devices are not manufactured in the United States. This came in a publication published on his own platform “Truth Social”.

“The iPhone devices that will be sold in the United States should be made and built inside the United States, not in India or anywhere,” Trump said. He added: “If this does not happen, Apple must pay customs duties of at least 25%.”

Trump’s threats to Apple may open a new chapter of trade tension between giant technology and political management companies, especially in light of attempts to enhance local manufacturing in the United States. The manufacturing file within America is one of the most prominent points that Trump focuses on his political and economic speech, and it seems that Apple has become in the range of this agenda again.

Trump’s customs duties may directly affect the policy of global supply chains of Apple, which mainly depends on manufacturing in India and China. Analysts believe that the application of customs duties of this size may lead to raising production costs, and thus raising the prices of iPhone devices within the American market, which may affect the company’s sales and competitiveness.

The markets were not slow in responding to Trump’s statements, as Apple’s share fell by 3.13%, with a loss of $ 6.31, to be traded at the level of $ 195.05 during pre -opening dealings. This decline reflects investor concerns about the consequences of customs threats, and the possibilities of additional escalation may negatively affect the company’s future.

The file is still open, and it seems that the relationship between Trump and Apple is entering a new phase of tension and attraction, at a time when attention is turning to the American manufacturing policy before the upcoming elections.