Trump Proposes Drastic Tariffs on EU Imports and Apple iPhones

Mon Oct 20 2025 13:02:45 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a bold move, President Trump suggests a 50% tariff on EU goods and a 25% levy on iPhones not made in the U.S.

Trump's recent trade threats aim to protect American manufacturing in the ongoing trade war with the EU and beyond.

In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with trade negotiations with the European Union, stating he is "recommending" the implementation of a staggering 50% tariff on goods imported from the EU to the United States. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" he proclaimed, indicating a significant escalation in his ongoing trade war with targeted foreign economies. Currently, the EU imposes a 10% tariff on goods entering the U.S.

In addition to his stance on EU imports, Trump has also expressed intentions to impose a 25% tariff on Apple’s iPhones, unless they are manufactured domestically. Referring to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Trump asserted, "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not in India, or anyplace else."

This latest move is part of Trump’s broader strategy since returning to office, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and safeguard American jobs from foreign competition. Observers are closely monitoring the situation as the White House continues to navigate complex international trade relationships.

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