South Korean media: Apple sets eyes on India, but is repeatedly warned by Trump! On June 11, the Seoul-based Kyunghyang Shinmun published an article stating that under the threat of additional U.S. tariffs, Apple is seeking to expand iPhone production in India. However, President Donald Trump has threatened to impose "at least a 25% tariff," forcing the company to "produce in the United States." Samsung Electronics was also specifically listed as a target for tariffs. Recently, when asked by reporters at the White House whether tariffs would only be levied on Apple, Trump responded, "Samsung and other companies will also be affected. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair." Trump hinted that tariffs on smartphones might begin as early as the end of June, adding, "If you build factories here, there will be no tariffs. I told Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, that going to India is fine, but you won't be able to sell your products in the U.S. without tariffs." Previously, Trump posted on social media, stating, "If iPhones sold in the U.S. are not made in America, Apple will have to pay at least a 25% tariff." The Trump administration is currently investigating whether to impose tariffs on semiconductors and electronic devices containing semiconductors. Apple manufactures 80% of its iPhones in China, and the company has expanded its supply chain in India. The plan is to produce most of the iPhones destined for the U.S. market in India, where tariffs are relatively low. According to the Financial Times, Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is advancing plans to invest $1.5 billion in building a component factory in India. Market analysts believe that bearing the burden of tariffs is more realistic than relocating factories. For a long time, it has been predicted that if iPhones were produced in the U.S., their prices would triple. Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, stated, "The idea of Apple producing iPhones in the U.S. is an impossible fairy tale." In reality, the exact tariff policies that the Trump administration will implement remain uncertain. There is also the possibility of negotiations between companies like Apple leading to adjustments. It is speculated that Apple might take symbolic measures, such as moving a small portion of its production lines to the U.S. Samsung Electronics, with Vietnam as its main smartphone production base, also faces uncertainty. It is understood that they are seeking various coping strategies. A Samsung Electronics representative said, "The situation is constantly changing, and we are closely monitoring how the actual tariffs will be set." [Image source: //p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/1d5d76b456324df1a8504395a1879107~tplv-obj:1920:1080.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1834617130658825&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1757376000&x-signature=c0QK36GDLz7%2FVnS1LdEYUfGPMOo%3D] Original article: [https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834617130658825/](https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834617130658825/) Disclaimer: This article represents the views of the author alone.