Donald Trump has publicly called out Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the company's reported shift of iPhone production from China to India. During a speech in Qatar, Trump expressed his feelings of betrayal, especially after Apple's commitment to invest $500 billion in the US. He argued that, despite trade tensions with China, America should still be the priority for Apple's manufacturing, noting the impracticality and cost implications of moving production to the US. Experts warn such a transition could significantly raise prices, complicating the firmâs supply chain and increasing costs.
Trump expressed disappointment over Apple's plans to shift iPhone production from China to India, emphasizing his desire for Apple to maintain US manufacturing operations.
Highlighting trade tensions, Trump stated to Cook, 'I said to Tim: youâre my friend. Youâre coming here with 500bn but now youâre building all over India.'
Experts suggest that shifting iPhone assembly to the US could lead to impracticalities and significantly increased costs, potentially tripling the price of an iPhone.
Despite promises of a $500 billion investment in the US, Trump's concerns over Appleâs India plans reflect broader issues of American tech manufacturing.
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