# Trump Threatens Apple Tariffs, Escalates Trade War with EU

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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
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bloomberg.com · May 23](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-23/trump-threatens-25-tariffs-on-apple-if-iphones-not-made-in-us) 
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Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple if it does not start making ...
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nbcnews.com · May 23](https://nbcnews.com/business/business-news/trump-threatens-25-tariff-apple-not-start-making-iphones-america-rcna208709) 
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple
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apnews.com · May 23](https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariff-apple-iphone-tax-170021e8fad22878d0183b5d48971087)

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**Trump's Tariff Threats: Apple iPhones and EU Imports Targeted** \
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President Donald Trump recently escalated trade tensions, announcing potential new tariffs targeting both Apple iPhones and imports from the European Union. These threats, primarily delivered via social media, signal a return to aggressive trade policies after a brief period of de escalation.](/content/bite/6ba36f6c-45fd-4d11-a0ec-243836122443/index.html)

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**Trump Threatens 50% EU Tariffs, 25% iPhone Tariff** \
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President Donald Trump has recently escalated global trade tensions, threatening significant new tariffs on imports from the European Union and on Apple iPhones not manufactured in the United States. These threats, delivered via social media, mark a potential shift back towards aggressive trade policies after a brief period of de escalation.](/content/bite/50684d7b-6073-4637-b58d-69974d9cc699/index.html)

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**Apple appeals €500 million EU fine under Digital Markets Act** \
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Apple has formally appealed the €500 million ($580 $587 million) fine imposed by the European Commission (EC) earlier this year. The tech giant filed its challenge with Europe's second highest court, the General Court, on Monday, July 7, 2025, which was the deadline for doing so.](/content/bite/apple-appeals-euro500-million-eu-fine-under-digital-markets-act/index.html)