Trump Threatens iPhone Tariffs: Retaliation for Cook's Absence | JQJO

President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on iPhones not made in the US, seemingly in retaliation for Apple CEO Tim Cook skipping his recent Middle East trip. The move surprised both Apple and the administration. Trump publicly criticized Cook's absence and Apple's increasing manufacturing in India during his trip. While Trump previously enjoyed a close relationship with Cook, this tariff threat suggests a significant shift, potentially signaling a price for declining presidential invitations.