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Apple will assume all the iPhone sold in the US by 2025 in India. This step has been taken to reduce dependence on China and avoid tariffs.
Apple has low its dependence on China.
Highlights
- By 2025, all the iPhone sold in the US will be made in India.
- Apple is taking this step to reduce dependence on China.
- By 2026, 6 crore iPhone will be made every year in India.
New Delhi. Apple, who has been dependent on China for decades, is now going to make significant changes in its construction policy. The company is now preparing to make all the iPhones sold in the US accessible in India. According to a report by Financial Times, Apple can complete this change by 2025. The company is now going to make significant changes in its supply chain due to the increasing tariff war between the US and China and the threats of President Donald Trump’s tough import duty.
America is a big market for Apple. According to IDC data, in the year 2024, America Apple sold its 28 percent iPhone in the US. Creating iPhones in India will not only protect the company from heavy tariffs, but will also protect against long-term risks due to America-China stress. Apple’s plan is part of the comprehensive strategy to reduce its production dependence on China. At present, most of Apple’s iPhone is made in China, but if this change is successful, then by 2026, 6 crore iPhones will be made every year in India.
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Trump’s tariff policy effect
Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on China during his tenure, in which 20% fee is still applicable on smartphones. Although some electronic products are currently exempted, experts believe that this relief may be temporary. Trump has also indicated additional charges on devices containing semiconductor, which can affect almost all the devices of Apple.
Production has increased rapidly in India
According to Bloomberg report, in the financial year ending March 2025, Apple created $ 22 billion iphones in India, which is 60% higher than the previous year. Currently, 20 percent of the world’s iPhones are being made in India. Foxconn Tata Electronics iPhone for Apple in India. The central government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is helping Apple to expand production. Apple is taking advantage of the government’s PLI scheme.