Apple may start making all US iPhones in India by next year, report claims

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Apple may start making all the iPhones sold in the US in India as early as next year, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move would reduce Apple’s dependence on China, especially as tensions grow between the US and China.

The report says Apple wants to shift production of over 60 million iPhones to India by the end of 2026. This would mean doubling India’s current iPhone output in almost a year. For comparison, it took Apple nearly 20 years to build up its iPhone manufacturing in China.

Right now, Apple relies heavily on China to make its devices, working with companies like Foxconn. But that’s becoming risky. US President Donald Trump recently raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, and China responded with 125% tariffs of its own. Although electronics were temporarily left out, Trump made it clear that tech products could face separate tariffs soon.

These trade tensions have already hurt Apple’s value in the stock market, with the company losing around $700 billion in market cap, according to the report. In fact, Apple was seen rushing shipments of iPhones from India earlier this month, right after Trump’s new trade measures were announced.

Apple has been slowly building its presence in India with the help of Foxconn and Tata Electronics. These efforts have picked up speed in recent years, especially after Apple faced factory shutdowns and other disruptions in China.

There’s also growing pressure on Apple from the Chinese government, which makes things even more uncertain. While most of Apple’s iPhones are still made in China, that may not be the case for long.

If Apple follows through with this plan, it could be a major boost for India and a big shift in how and where iPhones are made. More updates are likely in the coming months, but it’s clear that Apple is getting ready for big changes.