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Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple in Truth Social post


Trump to Cook: Build in the U.S., or else.

In a Truth Social post on Friday, he had a clear message for Cook: Move manufacturing to the United States, or else. Some analysts doubt it's even possible, given how long it would take to get labor, supply, and infrastructure off the ground, costing Apple billions in the process. In February, Apple announced that it would spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, which includes building a new factory in Texas and expanding training and facilities for workers.

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