President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Indian goods won’t slow India’s role in iPhone manufacturing, despite higher costs for U.S. consumers. Apple now exports most iPhones from India to the U.S., totaling $3.2 billion. It’s uncertain if Trump’s tariffs will impact Apple’s India plans. India is key for Apple’s manufacturing diversification strategy, supplying 71% of U.S. iPhones in Q2. Manufacturing iPhones in India remains cost-competitive, with lower expenses than 8 years ago, narrowing the cost gap with China. India’s growing component availability and incentives make it a top iPhone producer. Trump’s threats against Apple for manufacturing abroad have not deterred the company from its India expansion. Apple is willing to absorb higher costs for U.S. iPhones rather than halt its India growth, adjusting prices within monthly plans instead.

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