U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook for moving iPhone assembly from China to India. Speaking from Qatar, Trump rejected the plan, urging Apple to build in the U.S. instead, despite the logistical and financial challenges involved.
Apple has been expanding production in India amid U.S.-China trade tensions, with suppliers like Foxconn and Tata shipping record iPhones to the U.S. India’s “Make in India” initiative has encouraged this shift through incentives and tariff relaxations.
Trump’s demand conflicts with Apple’s global strategy, as assembling iPhones in the U.S. would significantly increase costs and retail prices. No evidence suggests Apple is planning a major U.S. production increase.
This tension threatens Apple’s supply chain, potentially causing delays and higher prices, especially with the iPhone 17 launch approaching. Trump’s stance also warns other companies against moving production out of China, signaling heightened political risks even in friendly countries like India.
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India remains a key manufacturing hub, but U.S. pressure could impact multinational investments. Ultimately, consumers may face higher costs if Apple is forced to comply with “America First” policies.
