‘Those jobs aren’t coming back’: When Steve Jobs explained why Apple won't make iPhones in the US

Amidst Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods and pressure on Apple to manufacture in the U.S., a resurfaced video reveals Steve Jobs's 2011 stance that iPhone production wouldn't return to America. He cited China's unmatched manufacturing ecosystem, developed over decades, as the primary reason. Analysts estimate U.S.-made iPhones could cost over $3,000, with full production shift unlikely before 2028.