Apple is planning to move the production of iPhones for the US market from China to India, reports say.
The technology giant has been working on diversifying its supply chain for some time, but new tariffs are speeding up plans.
According to the Financial Times, Apple hopes India will produce over 60 million iPhones a year by 2026.
At present, most iPhones are made in China, but President Trump’s tariffs have heavily targeted Chinese manufacturing.
Apple has already begun rushing shipments from Asia to the United States to avoid the rising import taxes.
However, to meet US demand, Apple will need to boost its manufacturing capacity in India significantly, experts have warned.
US President Donald Trump initially planned tariffs of over 100% on Chinese imports but later granted smartphones a temporary exemption.
The exemption could be removed at any time, adding pressure on companies like Apple to find new production centres quickly.
Electronics experts warn that prices for many devices, not only Apple’s, could rise due to the new import taxes.
Despite moving production, China remains a crucial hub for manufacturing, meaning changes will not happen overnight.
Apple’s decision underlines the growing impact of global trade tensions on major companies and their supply chains.
The iPhone maker is due to report its financial results next week, with investors expecting updates on the tariff situation.
The move to India marks one of the biggest shifts in Apple’s manufacturing strategy since the company first expanded overseas.
