Trump Claims U.S. Can Produce iPhones, Faces Tariff Deadline

As President Trump's significant tariffs on imports from China are set to take effect, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed confidence that Apple can manufacture iPhones in the United States. She cited Apple's recent $500 billion investment in the U.S. as evidence of the company's belief in American manufacturing capabilities. However, analysts and industry leaders, including Tim Cook, have previously indicated that the complexity of iPhone production and the lack of skilled labor in the U.S. make such a shift highly impractical. Despite Trump's assertions, many experts argue that the skilled workforce required to match China's manufacturing capabilities is not readily available in the U.S. The looming tariffs and associated trade tensions have led Apple to stockpile inventory domestically to mitigate potential impacts. Trump's comments come amid escalating trade disputes and a volatile economic backdrop, raising concerns about the broader implications for U.S.-China relations.