Trump has a problem with Tim Cook, because Foxconn is building factories in India
President Trump says he has a "little problem with Tim Cook," apparently because Foxconn — a company that Cook is not the CEO of — has been expanding factories in India for years.Tim Cook (left) and Trump in a previous meeting — image credit: White HouseTim Cook has famously handled Trump better than many or most business CEOs, which resulted in him getting Apple a crucial exemption in the first tariffs, and then at least temporary ones in the new "reciporcal" tariffs. But now Trump is saying Apple's suppliers need to come through on manufacturing in the US, and that the announced $500 billion plan isn't enough."I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said to press on May 15, 2025, according to CNBC. "I said to him, 'my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India.' I don't want you building in India." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums


Tim Cook (left) and Trump in a previous meeting — image credit: White House
Tim Cook has famously handled Trump better than many or most business CEOs, which resulted in him getting Apple a crucial exemption in the first tariffs, and then at least temporary ones in the new "reciporcal" tariffs. But now Trump is saying Apple's suppliers need to come through on manufacturing in the US, and that the announced $500 billion plan isn't enough.
"I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said to press on May 15, 2025, according to CNBC. "I said to him, 'my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India.' I don't want you building in India."
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