Trump: 25% tariff on phone makers not producing in the U.S

Trump: 25% tariff on phone makers not producing in the U.S.; exemption if Apple and Samsung manufacture domestically by end of June.

US President Donald Trump has announced a proposed 25% tariff on phone makers that do not manufacture their products in the United States. The tariff is set to take effect by the end of June, with the intention of encouraging domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign production. However, Trump has offered an exemption for Apple and Samsung if they commit to manufacturing their phones in the US by that deadline [3].

The proposed tariff comes amidst ongoing trade tensions and Trump's push for domestic manufacturing. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the tariff would apply to all phone makers not producing in the US, with the exception of Apple and Samsung if they meet the manufacturing requirement by the end of June [3].

This announcement follows Trump's previous warnings to Apple to manufacture iPhones in the US or face a tariff. Apple currently assembles most of its iPhones in China, but has been increasing production in India as a diversification strategy [3].

The impact of this proposed tariff on the global phone market remains uncertain. It could potentially disrupt supply chains and increase production costs for companies that do not have manufacturing facilities in the US. However, it may also encourage more domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign production.

The global true wireless stereo (TWS) market rebounded strongly in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 78.3 million shipments, an 18% increase over the same period last year. Apple retained its position at the top of the market, shipping 18.2 million units and securing a 23% market share [2].

References:
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/trump-recommends-50-pc-tariff-on-the-european-union-from-june-1/articleshow/121363322.cms
[2] https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-tops-global-wireless-headphone-sales-in-q1-2025/
[3] https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/donald-trump-warns-apple-build-iphones-in-us-or-face-25-tariff/