US President Donald Trump has threatened to levy a new tarriff on Apple while also calling out the EU’s treatment of US tech companies.

Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, threatening the tariff if Apple does not base its manufacturing in the US.

“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” he posted. “If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank your for your attention to this matter!”

Further, Trump targeted the EU for its lawsuits against US tech companies, calling them “unfair and unjustified.” This is likely in reference to recent anitrust suits brought against Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta, as well as several GDPR cases and fines, including under the new Digital Serives and Digital Markets Acts.

Trump initialy threatened the EU with a 50% tariff on all goods sarting on 1 June. However, a call with Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission president, pushed this deadline back to 9 July, offering wiggle room for some discussions, though terms have yet to be disclosed.

The proposed tariff on Apple comes after the tech giant committed to a $500 billion investment plan in the US as part of the government’s policy of relocating manufacturing ot the US. Apple has alos relocated some of its manufacturing from China to India, which currently faces less harsh tariffs compared to China.

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If Trump does stick to his word and issues the tariffs on Apple, it will be the first time he has directed such measures at a specific company.

Tech companies are already concerned about the realities of setting up shop in the US, as it lacks much of the raw materials, infrasturcutre, and workforce necessary to manufacturing these goods and devices. The tariff coud add on to Apple’s already premium prices, which could hurt its standings in the US.