In a blistering address to supporters in Washington, former US President Donald Trump declared he would ban Apple products if re-elected, lashing out at CEO Tim Cook and chipmaker Nvidia.
The Republican frontrunner accused Apple of "betraying America" by manufacturing products in China, vowing to impose sweeping restrictions on the tech giant. "Why should we allow Apple to keep selling foreign-made devices that take jobs from hardworking Americans?" Trump demanded.
Tech Titans in the Crosshairs
Trump's tirade didn't stop at Apple. He turned his fire on Nvidia, accusing the semiconductor company of "selling out" to China. "These tech executives think they're smarter than everyone - well, we'll see about that," he told the cheering crowd.
The comments mark an escalation in Trump's attacks on major technology firms, with industry analysts warning such policies could trigger a global tech trade war.
Market Reactions
Following the speech, Apple shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading, while political commentators questioned the feasibility of banning one of America's most successful companies. "This is more about rallying his base than practical policy," noted one Washington insider.
The Trump campaign later clarified that any restrictions would focus on "incentivising American manufacturing" rather than an outright consumer ban, though details remain vague.
