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Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite President Donald Trump’s trade war with China

Donald Trump, as US President, aimed to have Apple manufacture iPhones in the United States, a goal previously deemed unachievable by Steve Jobs.
Trump's administration sought to impose tariffs, up to 145% on Chinese imports, to incentivize Apple to shift production to the U.S.
Producing iPhones domestically would validate Trump's tariff plan and campaign promise, but Apple relies on Asia's established supply chain.
Apple announced plans to invest $500 billion domestically, but Tim Cook cited a lack of skilled tooling engineers in the U.S., echoing Jobs's earlier concerns.
Analysts suggest that manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. Faces challenges, including higher labor costs and a lack of established supply chains, making it unlikely.

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