Trump demands from Apple: Iphones back to the USA!

Trump demands from Apple: Iphones back to the USA!

Vienna, Österreich - President Donald Trump demands Apple boss Tim Cook to relocate Apple devices to the USA. During a appearance in Qatar, Trump spoke about a recent conversation with Cook, in which he emphasized that the US government wanted Apple to carry out production in his own country instead of in India. However, Cook had announced that Apple plans to invest $ 500 billion (EUR 447.03 billion) in the USA, which Trump did not seem sufficient. The president said critically that Apple produces especially in India to cover market needs there.

Trump's dissatisfaction with Apple's global production strategy comes at a time when the company increases its efforts to move iPhone production largely from China to India. According to USA Today, Apple is planning to produce most of the iPhones in India by the end of 2026. This is done as part of conversations between Apple and the manufacturers Foxconn and Tata, since the company wants to avoid the high tariffs to Chinese imports. At the moment, the imports from China have to be burdened with tariffs of up to 30%, which is an important increase in costs.

production in India and Vietnam

While Apple relocates most of its iPhones for the US market to India, iPads, Mac computers and Apple watches are almost exclusively manufactured in Vietnam. Among other things, this decision was made to use the advantageous customs conditions that apply to goods from these two countries. In contrast, products from China had to be burdened by high tariffs that were temporarily up to 145%. These tariffs could earn Apple additional costs of around $ 900 million, such as Mac Life.

The shift of production to India is part of a strategic answer to Trump's customs policy. Apple has expanded its supply chains in Asia in recent years, especially in China, and is now required to rethink these strategies. According to insider sources, the company relies on a global supply chain that includes both suppliers and production locations in order to be able to react flexibly to market changes.

criticism of customs increases

The reactions on the customs increases and their influence on the prices were mixed. Experts warn that repayment of production to the USA would require high investments, which could ultimately drive up prices for the iPhone in the USA. However, Tim Cook has emphasized that Apple's operating team is working intensively to optimize the supply chains and adapt the stocks to meet the challenges of the current customs situation.

Overall, it remains to be seen how Apple will react to political and economic pressure situations. The options for action range from increased production in India and further negotiations with suppliers to cheaper prices to adapting the prices for certain products. Trump's persistent demands could force Apple to rethink his strategies again.