Donald Trump Threatens New Tariffs On Apple And The European Union

Group 1 - President Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union and a 25% tariff on Apple, indicating that tariffs remain a key aspect of his economic policy [1][2] - Trump has communicated to Apple that iPhones sold in the U.S. should be manufactured domestically, warning that a 25% tariff will apply if production occurs elsewhere [2] - The European Union is accused by Trump of exploiting the U.S. in trade, leading to an annual trade deficit exceeding $250 billion, prompting his recommendation for a 50% tariff starting June 1, 2025 [3] Group 2 - Historical data shows that when Trump raises tariffs, stock markets tend to decline, while a reduction in tariffs leads to market increases, reflecting investor sentiment on future profitability [4] - Trump has also proposed a 100% tariff on films produced overseas, although the White House later clarified that no decision has been finalized on this matter [4]