Article 3YD1Q Donald Trump: Apple should make products in the US to avoid tariffs

Donald Trump: Apple should make products in the US to avoid tariffs

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President fires back at company after it said its watch and headphones would cost more if China tariffs go ahead

Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that Apple should make products in the United States if it wants to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports.

The company told trade officials in a letter on Friday that the proposed tariffs would affect prices for a "wide range" of Apple products, including its watch.

Apple prices may increase because of the massive Tariffs we may be imposing on China - but there is an easy solution where there would be ZERO tax, and indeed a tax incentive. Make your products in the United States instead of China. Start building new plants now. Exciting! #MAGA

Related: Trump threatens new tariffs on $267bn of Chinese goods

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