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.

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