Apple is said to be weighing increasing iPhone exports from India as the tech giant seeks to weather continuing global economic woes and US tariffs imposed on Chinese-made goods. The action could sharply increase India’s position in Apple’s international supply chain, as the company seeks to address increasing costs of hardware attributed to the tariff-induced price increases in the US market.
With the US adding tariffs of $300 per iPhone on Chinese imports, Apple has been looking into other manufacturing bases in an attempt to keep prices competitive. India, with increasing manufacturing base and friendly trade policies, has proven to be a suitable place for diversifying manufacturing beyond China.
This strategic move would enable Apple to diversify its production footprint and lower its reliance on China, which has been the center of US-China trade tensions. India’s developing tech sector, combined with a trained workforce, makes it an increasingly popular destination for foreign investment.
As the company adjusts to these changing global dynamics, Apple’s support for India’s manufacturing ecosystem may be able to give a big push to the nation’s tech export economy and assist in deepening economic relations between the two countries.
