California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, is taking steps to defend Apple from President Trump's threats of imposing tariffs on iPhone units not manufactured in the U.S. Bonta expressed his disappointment with the President's statements and reaffirmed the importance of protecting California companies like Apple.
AG Bonta's plan to potentially take legal action against the Trump administration highlights the absurdity of a U.S. state having to defend a U.S. company from the President. Despite Trump's demands for Apple to build iPhones in the U.S., the challenges and cost implications of such a move raise concerns for the tech giant.
Before pursuing legal action, AG Bonta will review Trump's tariff policies to ensure they are not unfairly targeting California firms. The possibility of 25% tariffs on iPhones sold in the U.S. could significantly impact the device's price and supply chain.
