To produce its iPhones in the US, which according to analysts, however, is very difficult to achieve is Donald Trump’s goal for Apple, the White House said today (13.04.2025).
Apple’s global production chain is concentrated in China, which has accepted the “tsunami” of Donald Trump’s duties.
In real numbers, it would, however, need $ 30 billion and 3 years for Apple to carry only 10% of its supply chain to the US.
There are 20% of duties currently for these products, but it is estimated that new separate duties for technology products will soon be announced.
Technological giants such as Apple are dependent on China, as most of their products come from there.
Smartphones, in 2024 alone, was the top imported product in the US from China, compared to $ 41.7 billion.
About 90% of iPhones are assembled in China. It essentially corresponds to at least 80% of Apple’s total production. China also handles the assembly of 51% of Mac and 80% of iPad.
China for Trump duties
“We urge the US to take a big step to correct their mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of mutual duties, and return to the right path of mutual respect,” the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a statement, a few hours after the 145 -year -olds.
The White House has gone through “no negotiation on the basic duties of 10%” in the exceptions of exceptions to the products that caused the deficit themselves. Some have called it “art of abolition,” commented the BBC.
Donald Trump was cheering on his decision when he appeared at the Kaseya Center, Miami, where martial arts were held.
The first sitting president to enter Kaseya Center in our 25-year history pic.twitter.com/eNrMhrUsP6
– Kaseya Center (.kaseyaitber) April 13, 2025
Donald Trump promises that tomorrow (14.03.2025) will give more details of his decision to exclude smart phones, computers and some other electronic products than recent “reciprocal” duties, freeing consumers from additional costs.
The US president claims that he has taken the measure in order for technology companies to have time to transfer production to the US.