Apple Shifts iPhone Manufacturing Focus from China to India
Apple is aggressively pivoting toward India as its next iPhone manufacturing hub, signaling a strategic retreat from China. The tech giant is actively sourcing production equipment from Indian suppliers to feed its local assembly lines, according to a Business Standard report corroborated by Indian government officials.
The move comes amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and follows repeated admonishments from former President TRUMP to repatriate manufacturing jobs. India now emerges as Apple's preferred base for U.S.-bound iPhones, while Chinese facilities will continue servicing other markets—a delicate balancing act in global supply chain diplomacy.