President Trump reportedly told Apple CEO Tim Cook he wants Apple to build in the U.S., not India, sparking trade winds and whispers of 3,500 Rupee iPhones.
President Trump reportedly told Apple CEO Tim Cook he wants Apple to build in the U.S., not India, sparking trade winds and whispers of 3,500 Rupee iPhones.

A Royal Decree... Sort Of

Greetings loyal subjects! Princess Zelda here reporting on happenings beyond Hyrule which believe me are almost as bizarre as a Bokoblin convention. Apparently President Trump a leader from a land called 'America,' had a chat with Tim Cook the head honcho of a company called 'Apple' – no relation to the delicious apples from our orchards sadly. Seems Trump wants Apple to build all their shiny gadgets in America not India. It's like telling Link he can only use the Master Sword to cut grass in Hyrule Field not Death Mountain! Preposterous I say!

500 Billion Rupees! Wait Dollars...

Trump mentioned something about a 500 billion 'investment' – I assume that's like a mountain of Rupees! Apparently Apple promised this to America but now they're also setting up shop in India. I can see why Trump's ruffled. It's like discovering a hidden chest only to find it's full of Keese wings instead of actual treasure. The disappointment is palpable!

India's iPhone Empire?

Apple apparently wants to make a quarter of all iPhones in India to lessen their reliance on China. It's a smart move strategically speaking. Reminds me of how we need to diversify our defenses against Ganon – can't just rely on the Triforce all the time you know? Gotta have some Bomb Arrows and a good Hylian Shield in the mix!

Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Trump also grumbled about India's 'tariffs,' which I gather are like tolls you pay to cross a bridge. He says India is one of the highest tariff nations. Honestly sounds like they're taking a page out of Tingle's book – always wanting Rupees for the silliest things! He even imposed a 'reciprocal tariff' – which is just a fancy way of saying 'I'll charge you too!' Political squabbles eh? Just like trying to mediate peace between the Gorons and the Zoras…a headache let me tell you!

American Made iPhones: A Fiscal Fantasy?

Here's the kicker: experts are saying that if Apple made iPhones in America they'd cost a fortune – like 1,500 to 3,500 Rupees... I mean dollars! That's more than a full set of Zora Armor! It's because making things in America is apparently quite expensive. They did reveal plans to make servers in Texas though... perhaps they'll be powered by Lon Lon Milk?

The Future is Uncertain (But Probably Involves iPhones)

So what does this all mean? Well it seems the world is as complicated as solving one of those ancient Sheikah puzzles. Will Apple heed Trump's words and bring manufacturing home? Will iPhones become a luxury item only the wealthiest Gerudo can afford? Only time will tell. For now I'll stick to my Sheikah Slate. At least I know where that was made... probably by Robbie. You know he always was a bit of a tech whiz.


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