On social media, many viewers stunned after a vral video showed Trump left red-faced after iphone ring disrupts his oval office rant on punishing Apple with tariffs.
President Donald Trump faced an awkward moment when his own iPhone rang twice during a heated speech criticizing Apple.
This happened shortly after he threatened Apple with a 25% tariff on products made outside the U.S
Trump’s iphone interrupted his speech
During a May 23 press conference, Trump fiercely urged Apple to move iPhone manufacturing from countries like India to the United States.
Just as he declared, “I don’t want Canada making our phones,” his iPhone rang loudly from the podium.
Amid laughter from reporters, Trump quickly swiped to silence the call, saying, “It’s only a congressman.” Less than 30 seconds later, his phone rang again. He joked, “It’s a different congressman. They’re all congratulating us,” which caused another round of chuckles.
Apple boosts India production despite Trump’s domestic push
Apple has been expanding iPhone production in India, aiming to produce 25% of global iPhones there soon.
Although Apple pledged $500 billion in U.S. investments in February, only a small portion of iPhones are currently made domestically.
Experts warn that fully shifting iPhone production to the U.S. could raise consumer prices. Prices may increase to between \$1,500 and \$3,000 due to higher labor and infrastructure costs.
Previously, Trump threatens a 25% tarrif on foreign-made iphones to protect American jobs
On Truth Social, Trump declared that all iPhones sold in the U.S. must be built domestically. He warned that if Apple does not comply, a 25% tariff would be imposed.
His announcement caused Apple shares to drop 2.6%, wiping out about \$70 billion in market value.
This pushed Apple’s valuation below the $3 trillion mark.
Trump wrote: “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else. If that is not the case, a tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the US”.
Trump warns Samsung, others face Apple tariffs
Additionally, Trump also warmed Samsung and other foreign smartphone makers will face the same tariffs as Apple.
Trump expanded his tariff threat beyond Apple, targeting Samsung and other smartphone makers producing phones outside the U.S.
He insisted this policy would be fair to all.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said tariffs could take effect as early as the end of June.
Social media reactiom
Trump mocked online after his iphone rang during his rant against apple’s overseas manufacturing.
Social media quickly mocked Trump after his iPhone interrupted his critical speech twice.
Users highlighted the irony of using an iPhone while demanding domestic production.
While, many expressed amusement at Trump’s phone “betraying” him during the rant.
One person said: It was Tim Apple, wasn’t it?!
A second wrote: Coming soon to your life – $3500 iPhones.
While a third commented: Damn, even his phone is betraying him.
Another added: Nothing about Trump is fair. I hope he will leave us soon.
Someone else said: It was Tim Cook saying he’s cancelling the $500bn investment in America…
Someone wrote: That’s the Qataris calling to collect on the debt he now owes them.
A $10,000 iPhone is on its way eh. Another user added.
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