Trump's 25% smartphone tariff starts just in time for the iPhone 17

President Trump has revealed that his proposed 25% tariffs on all smartphones coming into the U.S. will take effect in June 2025, well before a single iPhone 17 will ship.President Trump says a 25% smartphone tariff will come into effect by the end of June 2025.Earlier on Friday, Trump announced that there will be a penalty if Apple does not move manufacturing to the United States. Now, his latest statements serve to clarify that other smartphone manufacturers will be affected, and the President revealed exactly when the new tariffs will be imposed.According to President Trump, the 25% smartphone will impact not only Apple, but every other manufacturer that imports to the US, in the interest of fairness. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect by the end of June, said Trump. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums