NYT: Apple tax was Trump’s way of getting back at Tim Cook for skipping Middle East trip

On Friday, President Trump publicly threatened a 25% tariff on all iPhones not made in the United States, catching both Apple and his own administration off guard. Now, The New York Times reports it seems the move was likely payback for Tim Cook skipping Trump’s recent Middle East trip. more…

May 26, 2025 - 15:20
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NYT: Apple tax was Trump’s way of getting back at Tim Cook for skipping Middle East trip

On Friday, President Trump publicly threatened a 25% tariff on all iPhones not made in the United States, catching both Apple and his own administration off guard. Now, The New York Times reports it seems the move was likely payback for Tim Cook skipping Trump’s recent Middle East trip. more…