Trump’s Tariff Threat: Can Apple Keep Its Cool?
A Bold Move from the White House It was a typical sunny afternoon when my phone buzzed with a news alert that made me do a double-take: President Trump had just thrown a curveball at Apple, threatening a hefty 25% tariff on iPhones if the tech giant doesn’t start manufacturing them in the United States. As someone who’s been glued to their iPhone for years—snapping photos, doom-scrolling, and pretending to understand the stock market—this hit me personally. Could this really change the way Apple operates? And what does it mean for the rest of us who rely on their sleek devices? The announcement, which surfaced on X, sparked a firestorm of reactions. Trump’s push for American manufacturing isn’t new, but targeting Apple, a company synonymous with innovation and global supply chains, feels like a seismic shift. Posts on X captured the sentiment perfectly: some cheered the move as a win for U.S. jobs, while others called it a risky gamble that could jack up iPhone prices. So, let’s unpack...