Trump Clashes with Tim Cook Over Foxconn's Expansion in India
President Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Tim Cook over Foxconn’s expansion in India, despite not being Apple’s CEO. Trump claims to have treated Apple well by granting tariff exemptions but expects more manufacturing investment in the US. He criticizes Foxconn’s increased production in India and asserts that Apple should focus on building factories domestically. Apple’s suppliers, including Foxconn and Tata Group, are expanding in India to diversify from China and mitigate tariff impacts. However, manufacturing is unlikely to return to the US due to a lack of skilled labor and rare minerals. Trump’s comments signal escalating tensions between the White House and Apple, which could affect future semiconductor tariffs.