US President Donald Trump has sent a clear message to American technology companies: stop moving jobs and factories overseas. Speaking at a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in Washington, he said American businesses must start putting the country first and stop relying on countries like India and China for labor and manufacturing.
At the event, Trump signed three executive orders focused on building up the U.S. AI industry. He said these orders would help create jobs, develop technology within the country, and keep America in the lead when it comes to innovation.
Trump strongly criticized tech companies for chasing profits outside the U.S. and ignoring the needs of American workers. He said that under his leadership, those practices would no longer be accepted.
Trump Slams “Radical Globalism” in Tech Industry
President Donald Trump said big tech firms have benefited from being based in America but have moved much of their work elsewhere. According to him, this approach, which he called “radical globalism,” has caused many Americans to lose trust in these companies.
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“For too long, much of America’s tech industry pursued a radical globalism that left millions of Americans feeling distrustful and betrayed,” Trump said. “Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India, and slashing profits in Ireland.”
He said this must change. Trump urged companies, especially in Silicon Valley, to act with more national pride and commit to creating jobs at home. “We want you to put America first. You have to do that. That’s all we ask,” he said.
Trump added that these companies need to show real loyalty to the country that helped them grow and succeed.
Executive Orders Aim to Boost U.S. AI Industry
To back his words with action, President Trump signed three executive orders during the summit. These orders are designed to support AI research, development, and production inside the United States. One of the orders sets out a national plan to guide how AI is developed and used. Another order promotes exporting AI products that are made in America.
Trump said these moves will help keep the U.S. ahead in the global tech race, while also creating good-paying jobs for Americans. He made it clear that he wants future technology to be developed in the U.S. by American workers—not in foreign factories.
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The message was especially directed at large tech firms that have often relied on overseas labor to reduce costs. The orders are expected to push companies to invest more within the country and rely less on global outsourcing.
Trump to Apple: Build iPhones in U.S. or Face Tariffs
Trump’s position on outsourcing isn’t new. In May, he issued a strong warning to Apple CEO Tim Cook, saying iPhones sold in the U.S. should also be made in the U.S. If not, Trump said the company would face a 25% tariff on imported phones.
“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump wrote on social media. “If that is not the case, a tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S.”
This statement reinforced Trump’s policy that American businesses must prioritize American workers. He made it clear that products made in India, China, or other countries will no longer get a free pass into the U.S. market.
Trump’s push to reduce outsourcing and strengthen the domestic economy continues to be a major part of his leadership message, especially for the tech sector.