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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Apple Inc., suggesting the potential imposition of a 25% tariff on iPhones and other electronic devices manufactured outside the United States.

Trump stated that he had previously informed Apple CEO Tim Cook of his expectation that iPhones intended for the U.S. market should be produced and developed domestically — not in India or any other foreign location. He emphasized that these tariffs would be enforced if Apple fails to comply with this demand.

This threat comes amid Apple’s ongoing shift in its production strategy. The tech giant recently announced that a significant portion of its iPhone production would be moved to India. Meanwhile, Vietnam is set to become a key hub for assembling iPads and Apple Watches in the near future, as part of a broader effort to reduce the company’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing.

The Trump administration views such moves as counter to its broader agenda of reshoring American manufacturing. Since April, the U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on foreign-made automobiles and continues to signal similar measures targeting major tech companies that rely heavily on offshore production.

Analysts warn that such a tariff could severely disrupt global supply chains, especially in the electronics sector, which is heavily dependent on Asian assembly lines. If implemented, the tariffs are expected to drive up retail prices for electronic devices across the United States.