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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Rohit David

Did Trump Just Force Apple To Make US-Made iPhone Parts? Tech Company To Shell Out $100 Billion In Investments

19B chips, 24 factories, but higher costs may hit consumers. (Credit: Pexels)

Apple's announcement of a £74.6 billion ($100 billion) investment to expand its US manufacturing has sparked debate over whether President Donald Trump's tariff threats drove the decision.

The tech giant's pledge, unveiled alongside Trump on 6 August 2025, aims to bolster domestic supply chains for iPhone components, raising questions about its implications for costs, jobs, and Apple's global operations.

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