Trump will highlight Apple's plans to invest $100 billion more in US, raising total to $600 billion
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While in Qatar earlier this year, Trump said there was 'a little problem' with Apple and recalled a conversation with Cook in which he said he told the CEO, 'I don't want you building in India.'
India has incurred Trump's wrath, as the president signed an order Wednesday to put an additional 25% tariff on the world's most populous country for its use of Russian oil. The new import taxes to be imposed in 21 days could put the combined tariffs on Indian goods at 50%.
As part of the Apple announcement, the investments will be about bringing more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the U.S.
Apple Inc., which is based in Cupertino, California, didn't immediately comment Wednesday.
Bloomberg News first reported the announcement of Apple's additional investment commitment.
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