U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong message to Apple, urging the company to manufacture iPhones in the United States. He stated that iPhones sold in the U.S. should be made within the country, not in India or any other location. If not, he warned that Apple would face a 25% tariff on imported devices. Trump said he had already informed Apple CEO Tim Cook about this demand.
However, Apple seems to have ignored the earlier warnings and is continuing its expansion in India.
Apple shares fell 3% after Trump warned that imported phones would face high tariffs unless they are manufactured in the U.S.
Apple Boosts Manufacturing in India
Apple is reducing its dependency on China and choosing India as a key manufacturing hub. Amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, Apple sees India as a safe and strategic alternative. The company’s key manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is making a large investment of $1.5 billion (about Rs 12,834 crore) in India.
This investment will be made through Foxconn’s Singapore-based subsidiary, and it will significantly boost production capacity in South India.
iPhone Production in India Hits New High
In 2024, the total value of iPhones made in India reached around $22 billion, which is a 60% increase compared to the previous year. Besides Foxconn, Tata Group and Pegatron are also Apple’s partners in India, strengthening the local manufacturing ecosystem.
This growth shows that India is playing an increasingly important role in Apple’s global supply chain. The new investment will help Apple expand its operations beyond China and reduce risks related to geopolitical tensions.
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