On Friday morning, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to address Apple CEO Tim Cook directly. His message was unmistakable:
"I expect their iPhones, sold in the United States of America, to be manufactured and built in the United States—not India or anywhere… pic.twitter.com/eZLD8WeWiQ
— Jackson (@Jackson_00j) August 3, 2025
Whatever was said in that private meeting, it clearly didn’t go Trump’s way.
Just 48 hours later, he took to social media with public threats—leaving little doubt about his frustration.
And the market wasted no time reacting. pic.twitter.com/IzEpa5xhNx
— Jackson (@Jackson_00j) August 3, 2025
"No India, or anyplace else."
Trump wants iPhone production on American soil. Period.
But industry analysts are calling this demand a "fairy tale."
Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives didn't hold back… pic.twitter.com/7Th9jMltFR
— Jackson (@Jackson_00j) August 3, 2025
Tim Apple just opened bunch of factories in India. pic.twitter.com/FAildwWnFI
— TT3 (@TradingThomas3) August 4, 2025
h/t JustmeTX