Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on iPhones Unless Apple Manufactures in the US

Trump's Tariff Threat Against Apple

• 🎯 President Trump has issued a tariff threat against Apple, demanding the company manufacture iPhones in the US.
• ⚡ If Apple does not comply, Trump stated he would impose a 25% tariff on iPhones.
• 💡 This threat comes as Apple has already committed to investing $500 billion in new US plants and workers over the next four years.

Harvard University Enrollment Dispute

• 🏛️ A federal judge has intervened in President Trump's dispute with Harvard University.
• 🚫 The judge blocked the administration's plan to prevent Harvard from enrolling foreign students.
• ⚖️ Harvard had sued the government, arguing the plan would have a devastating effect and violate the First Amendment.
• 🗣️ The administration accused Harvard of allowing quote anti-American pro-terrorist agitators to assault Jewish students, creating an unsafe campus environment.

Broader Trade and Tariff Context

• 🇪🇺 Separately, President Trump is threatening a new 50% tariff on the European Union, citing a breakdown in trade negotiations.
• 📈 This potential tariff would mean imports from European allies would be taxed at a higher rate than those from China.
• 🏭 Trump suggested other tech companies, like Samsung, could also face tariffs if they do not manufacture products in the US.