{"id":2438499,"date":"2025-05-23T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-expands-tariff-threat-to-samsung-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T16:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T20:05:28","slug":"trump-expands-tariff-threat-to-samsung-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-expands-tariff-threat-to-samsung-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump expands tariff threat to Samsung &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-expands-tariff-threat-to-samsung-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2438499&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump has expanded his tariff threats to include Samsung, stating that the company will face new tariffs on iPhones unless it moves its production to the united States. During a press briefing, Trump indicated that any manufacturer making such products would be affected, emphasizing that it would not be fair otherwise. The tariffs, which could reach 25% for Apple products, are intended to incentivize companies to produce domestically rather than overseas. <\/p>\n<p>trump confirmed that these tariffs would be implemented by the end of June and reiterated his belief that American companies could produce goods at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-introduce-bill-aimed-at-controlling-big-tech-and-restoring-competition\/\" title=\"Senators Introduce Bi... Aimed at Contro...ing Big Tech and Restoring Competition\">competitive prices<\/a>, citing advancements in computerization. He also addressed concerns about how these tariffs would impact consumers, suggesting that U.S. exporters and companies would ultimately bear the costs to avoid passing prices onto buyers. Additionally, Trump announced a 50% tariff on European Union products starting June 1, indicating a firm stance on trade negotiations and foreign manufacturing practices.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump expands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-solar-industry-jobs-rose-9-in-2021-mainly-in-installation\/\" title=\"U.S. solar industry jobs rose 9% in 2021, mainly in insta...ation\">tariff threat<\/a> to Samsung after singling out Apple phones<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2130070\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> clarified Friday that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/samsung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Samsung<\/a> would also be subject to new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">tariffs<\/a> on iPhones unless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-aide-says-trump-is-happier-since-twitter-suspension\/\" title=\"Former Aide Says ... Is \u2018Happier\u2019 Since Twitter Suspension\">tech companies move<\/a> their production to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It would be more. It would be also Samsung and anybody that makes that product, otherwise it wouldn&rsquo;t be fair,&rdquo; Trump told reporters after <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >signing energy executive orders<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">White House<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3420818\/trump-calls-dilbert-scott-adams-prostate-cancer-diagnosis\/\">Trump calls Dilbert creator Scott Adams after prostate cancer diagnosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3420655\/watch-live-trump-signs-executive-orders-to-boost-nuclear-power\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3420455\/trump-south-africa-photos-misidentified-congo-ramaphosa\/\">Trump misidentified images from the Congo as farmer victims during meeting with Ramaphosa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;That&rsquo;ll start on, I guess, the end of June, it&rsquo;ll come out,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;I think we&rsquo;ll have that appropriately done by the end of June.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump made the comment when asked whether he had the authority to tariff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/apple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple<\/a> at a rate of 25%, a move he announced on social media Friday morning. His event in the Oval Office was at one point interrupted by repeated phone calls that he said were from members of Congress.<\/p>\n<p>He soon confirmed to reporters he was using an iPhone. &ldquo;Yeah, it&rsquo;s lucky it is,&rdquo; Trump responded.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to his Truth Social post, Trump singled out Apple CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-cook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tim Cook<\/a>, who donated $1 million to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"... taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s inaugural committee after the 2024 election and promised in February to spend $500 million in the U.S. on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">artificial intelligence<\/a>, silicon engineering, and skills development for students and workers across the country.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He said he&rsquo;s going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">India<\/a> to build plants,&rdquo; Trump said of Cook. &ldquo;I said, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s OK to go to India, but you&rsquo;re not going to sell into here without tariffs.&rsquo; And that&rsquo;s the way it is.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When pressed on whether Apple could make its products in the U.S. at the same price as it could abroad, Trump claimed that it could, arguing &ldquo;a lot of it&rsquo;s so computerized.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The tariff threat comes as the White House escalates its rhetoric against the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/walmart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Walmart<\/a>, which warned shoppers last week that they would start encountering higher prices by the end of the month because of the president&rsquo;s duties. In response, Trump told the retailer this week to &ldquo;eat&rdquo; his levies.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Sometimes the country will eat it, sometimes Walmart will eat it, and sometimes there&rsquo;ll be something to pay, something extra,&rdquo; Trump said on Friday. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want the consumer to pay.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When asked if he was hurting U.S. companies, Trump added: &ldquo;They&rsquo;re not hurting. They&rsquo;re helping because they&rsquo;re creating jobs in America. We&rsquo;re creating tremendous amounts of jobs in America like you&rsquo;ve never seen. We&rsquo;re having investment in America. We&rsquo;re not getting ripped off by every country in the world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3420384\/trump-apple-tariff-25-percent-phones-built-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>TRUMP TO TARIFF APPLE 25% DIRECTLY IF PHONES ARE BUILT IN INDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trump also announced Friday morning that he would tariff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/european-union\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">European Union<\/a> products at a rate of 50% starting on June 1.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not looking for a deal,&rdquo; he said later in the Oval Office. &ldquo;I mean, we&rsquo;ve set the deal. It&rsquo;s at 50%, but again, there&rsquo;s no tariff if they build their plant here. Now, if somebody comes in and wants to build a plant here, I can talk to them about a little bit of a delay, but, you know, while they&rsquo;re building their plant, which is something I think that would be appropriate, maybe we&rsquo;ll determine that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2130070\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2130070\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump extends tariff threat to Samsung, targeting Apple phones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"featured_media":2438500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trump-energy-executive-orders-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[21775,50406,42205,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2438499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-samsung","tag-tariffs-2","tag-trade-policy","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trump-energy-executive-orders-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2438499"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2438503,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438499\/revisions\/2438503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2438500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2438499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2438499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2438499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}