Trump Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Threatened on EU, Apple
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:20 am
President Donald Trump announced fresh tariff threats targeting EU imports and Apple products, insisting that iPhones be domestically manufactured. The dramatic trade stance, delivered via social media, adds another twist to his provocative economic policies, leaving market watchers both alarmed and amused.
Canada needs a “plan B” in the face of tariffs and political instability introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, says writer and political commentator David Frum. Frum shared that message […]
Canada's export and internal trade limitations have gained renewed focus with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war
'I don’t want you building in India,' Trump said he told Apple CEO Tim Cook
«Nos discussions ne vont nulle part», fait valoir le président américain pour justifier sa menace.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Apple could face a 25 per cent tariff on Apple products if iPhones are not manufactured in the country.
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50 per cent tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25 per cent tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America. The threats, delivered over social media, reflect Trump’s ability to disrupt the global economy with a burst of…
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