Donald Trump News / After threatening Apple, Trump targeted Samsung, gave this warning

Donald Trump News: Former US President Donald Trump has recently created a stir in the global tech industry by making a controversial statement. He has clearly warned that all smartphones made outside the US—whether it is Apple's iPhone or devices from Samsung and other companies—can be subjected to a 25% tariff. Trump stressed that if these products are made in the US itself, there will be no tariff, but this duty will be mandatory on smartphones imported from outside.

Tariff policy: Not only Apple, all companies will be affected

Trump did not limit this policy to Apple alone and said that this would be a comprehensive step, which will not leave foreign companies like Samsung untouched. He says that unless these companies set up their production centers in the US, they cannot avoid tariffs. According to Trump, "When they set up their plant here, there will be no tariffs."

Tim Cook was warned in advance

In his social media post, Trump revealed that he had already clearly shared his expectations with Apple CEO Tim Cook. He said, "I told Tim Cook that I want the iPhones sold in America to be made in America, not in India or any other country." Trump's argument behind this warning is that it is necessary to promote domestic manufacturing by protecting the American market from foreign manufacturing.

Questions raised on Apple's investment plans in India

This statement comes at a time when Apple is expanding its production in India, especially with the aim of reducing dependence on China. However, Trump took this change negatively and said that if Apple builds a plant in India, it cannot be sold in America without paying tariffs. In response to this, Apple has made it clear that there has been no change in its investment plans in India.

Impact on consumers: Inflation may increase

Trump's statement also makes it clear that while earlier he used to say that other countries would bear the burden of tariffs, now he has indicated that companies—and ultimately consumers—will have to bear the burden. If a 25% import duty is imposed, it will have a direct impact on the prices of smartphones. Especially premium devices like iPhones may become expensive, which will increase the pressure on the pockets of American consumers.

Electoral politics or economic strategy?

On the one hand, this tariff policy of Trump can be a strategy to promote domestic manufacturing, on the other hand it can also be linked to electoral politics. However, the real impact of this policy will be on American consumers and the business strategies of global tech companies. In the coming months, it will be interesting to see what steps Apple and other companies take in response to this warning and in which direction the American tech market moves forward.