President Trump has imposed a demand on Apple to manufacture its phones and other products within the United States, threatening a 25% import tariff if the company fails to comply. According to the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Affairs Committee in the Mexican Senate, this measure could trigger a staggering 300% increase in iPhone prices. Trump's action marks the latest chapter in a decade-long US campaign aimed at persuading Apple to relocate its supply chain, with the ultimate goal of reviving domestic manufacturing. Nevertheless, Apple's deep reliance on China's robust supply chain, coupled with the substantial cost of reestablishing production lines, suggests that these tariffs may ultimately burden consumers with higher prices.
