{"id":1295106,"date":"2025-05-15T16:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1295106"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:33:03","slug":"trump-to-apple-ceo-dont-make-iphones-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/trump-to-apple-ceo-dont-make-iphones-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump To Apple CEO: Don&#8217;t Make iPhones In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Speaking at a business event in Doha, Qatar, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had a candid conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Trump said he told Cook that Apple should not build manufacturing plants in India unless the purpose is to serve the Indian market. \u201cIndia can take care of themselves,\u201d Trump added, criticizing India\u2019s historically high tariff regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-at-4.01.53\u202fPM-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-at-4.01.53\u202fPM-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-at-4.01.53\u202fPM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-at-4.01.53\u202fPM-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-at-4.01.53\u202fPM.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India\u2019s Tariff Waiver Offer to the U.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Trump also claimed that India had offered to waive all tariffs on U.S. products\u2014a significant shift in trade policy if true. Trump\u2019s remarks suggest that he still sees trade negotiations as a key geopolitical tool and wants Apple to align its manufacturing strategy accordingly. He also emphasized Apple&#8217;s history of production in China and suggested it\u2019s time the company &#8220;upped their production in the U.S.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple\u2019s Growing Footprint in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Trump&#8217;s comments, Apple has already accelerated its manufacturing operations in India. In March alone, Apple shipped $2 billion worth of iPhones from India to the U.S., a record-breaking export figure led by contractors like Foxconn and Tata. Apple manufactured around 40\u201345 million iPhones in India in 2024, with approximately 14\u201315 million exported to the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company plans to produce most of the iPhones sold in the U.S. from Indian factories by the end of 2026. However, higher production costs\u2014estimated to be 5\u201310% more than in China\u2014continue to pose challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vietnam Gains Too, While China Loses Ground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside India, Vietnam has become a crucial part of Apple\u2019s manufacturing diversification strategy. Tim Cook recently stated that most iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and AirPods sold in the U.S. will soon originate from Vietnam. China, meanwhile, will continue to serve as the primary production hub for Apple\u2019s global (non-U.S.) markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s comments reflect political priorities rather than market realities. As geopolitical tensions grow and tariffs fluctuate, tech giants like Apple are navigating a complex global supply chain. While the U.S. pushes for domestic manufacturing, companies are hedging risks by investing in alternative markets like India and Vietnam. Whether these strategic shifts will align with political demands remains to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/dont-build-in-india-they-can-what-trump-told-apple-ceo-tim-cook-9337592.html\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaking at a business event in Doha, Qatar, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had a candid conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook. 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