U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple products if the production of iPhones is not moved back to the United States. The statement was made via a social media post, sparking widespread reactions in international media, writes Rks News.
The American news agency Associated Press reports that Trump’s threat could lead to a significant increase in prices for consumers and harm the profits of Apple, one of the largest technology companies in the world.
BBC News writes that this measure is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to bring industrial production and jobs back to the U.S., but analysts warn that such actions could cause tensions in trade relations with China, where the majority of Apple products are manufactured.
Reuters emphasizes that Apple has heavily invested in a global supply chain, and relocating production to the U.S. could significantly raise manufacturing costs, making the company less competitive in the market.
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports that reactions in the tech industry have been mixed, with some supporting the push for domestic manufacturing, while others express concern about possible economic consequences and the impact on consumers.
