Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smartphones

President singled out Apple earlier, but later says 'Samsung and anybody that makes that product'

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U.S. President Donald Trump has re-escalated his trade threats, taking aim at Apple and the European Union. © AP

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on smart phones unless those products are made in America.

The threats, delivered over social media, reflect Trump's ability to disrupt the global economy with a burst of typing, as well as the reality that his tariffs have yet to produce the trade deals he is seeking or the return of domestic manufacturing he has promised voters.

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