President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones manufactured outside the United States, escalating his trade war rhetoric and targeting one of America’s most iconic technology companies. Here’s what you need to know about this significant trade policy development:

The tariff threat

Trump targeting Apple’s overseas manufacturing:

The manufacturing reality

Apple’s global production presents complex challenges:

The economic implications

Tariff would affect multiple stakeholders:

The industry response

Technology companies assessing implications:

The political context

Tariff threat fits broader trade strategy:

The consumer impact

Americans facing potential price increases:

The international dimension

Tariff affecting global relationships:

What happens next

Several key developments are anticipated:

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