Archive · 19 May 2025
Trump Claims India to Cut Tariffs for US; Apple Production in Focus
President Trump said he doesn't want Apple to build iPhones in India and wants them made in the US instead.
He also mentioned that India offered to remove tariffs on goods from the US.
Some people think making iPhones in the US could make them cost much more.
Apple already makes many iPhones in India, and it seems they will continue to do so despite what Trump said.
Experts suggest Trump's words may not impact Apple's India strategy much.
Trump emphasized his role in resolving tensions between India and Pakistan.
Trump claims India offered to eliminate tariffs on US goods during India-Pakistan conflict.
Trump told Apple CEO Tim Cook he doesn't want iPhones built in India.
Industry experts suggest US iPhone manufacturing could triple prices.
Apple is expected to shift a majority of US iPhone imports from China to India.
Experts suggest Trump's statements might not affect Apple's India plans.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook
- What
- Trump's comments on Apple's manufacturing in India and India's tariffs for US goods.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Qatar and the US
- Why
- To potentially influence Apple's production location and address trade relations.
Donald Trump
Industry Experts
Effect on Apple's India manufacturing
Donald Trump
Trump's statements may impact Apple's decision.
Industry Experts
Industry experts believe that Apple’s existing and soon-to-be-opened infrastructure in India is sufficient to meet the needs of both the United States and India, with existing plans unaffected by Trump's comments.
- Trump's Stance on iPhone Production
- Trump expressed a preference against Apple manufacturing iPhones in India
- Apple's Manufacturing Plans
- Apple is expected to increase manufacturing in India.
- India's Tariff Offer
- Trump stated India offered to remove all tariffs on US goods.
- Potential Price Increase
- Manufacturing in the US could raise iPhone prices by $2,000.
- iPhone production in India in the past year
- Apple made $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months through March 2025, increasing production by nearly 60%.
Sources
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