Trump Urges Apple to Halt iPhone Production Facility in India for U.S. Market
U.S. President Donald Trump requests Apple to prioritize domestic manufacturing over international production aimed at the American market.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop the construction of manufacturing plants in India intended to produce devices for the U.S. market.
Trump's request was made during a news conference in Qatar, asserting his preference for increased domestic production by the tech giant and a reduction in reliance on China.
Trump remarked, "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday.
He is building all over India.
I DON'T WANT HIM TO BUILD IN INDIA," expressing his concerns directly to Cook.
Following the discussion, Trump indicated that Apple would increase its production capabilities within the United States.
According to reports, the president's statements pose challenges to Apple's plans to import a significant portion of iPhones from India for sale in the U.S. by the end of next year.
This strategy aligns with Apple's ongoing efforts to diversify its supply chain and mitigate risks associated with tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Currently, Apple relies heavily on China for the majority of its iPhone production and does not have any smartphone manufacturing facilities in the United States.
The company has, however, committed to hiring additional workers and investing $500 billion in local operations over the next four years.
Apple's facilities in India are responsible for producing more than 40 million units annually, accounting for approximately 20% of the company's total iPhone production.
In contrast, Trump has acknowledged that Apple may continue production in India if it is intended for the local market, stating, "They can manufacture in India if they want, to serve India."
Most of the iPhones assembled in India are produced at a Foxconn Technology plant located in the southern part of the country.
Trump's request was made during a news conference in Qatar, asserting his preference for increased domestic production by the tech giant and a reduction in reliance on China.
Trump remarked, "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday.
He is building all over India.
I DON'T WANT HIM TO BUILD IN INDIA," expressing his concerns directly to Cook.
Following the discussion, Trump indicated that Apple would increase its production capabilities within the United States.
According to reports, the president's statements pose challenges to Apple's plans to import a significant portion of iPhones from India for sale in the U.S. by the end of next year.
This strategy aligns with Apple's ongoing efforts to diversify its supply chain and mitigate risks associated with tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Currently, Apple relies heavily on China for the majority of its iPhone production and does not have any smartphone manufacturing facilities in the United States.
The company has, however, committed to hiring additional workers and investing $500 billion in local operations over the next four years.
Apple's facilities in India are responsible for producing more than 40 million units annually, accounting for approximately 20% of the company's total iPhone production.
In contrast, Trump has acknowledged that Apple may continue production in India if it is intended for the local market, stating, "They can manufacture in India if they want, to serve India."
Most of the iPhones assembled in India are produced at a Foxconn Technology plant located in the southern part of the country.
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