Former President Trump floated the idea of slapping a 25% tariff on iPhones not made in the U.S., pushing to bring manufacturing jobs back home. But the article highlights how even tiny components—like specialized screws—pose big challenges for Apple trying to shift production stateside.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about iPhones—it’s a reality check on how complex global supply chains are. Even if companies want to manufacture in the U.S., decades of offshoring mean missing infrastructure, skills, and even basic parts. Tariffs might sound tough, but they don’t magically rebuild an ecosystem.