Apple has increased iPhone production in India while the country faces mounting U.S. pressure over its purchases of Russian oil.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNBC that the U.S. plans to impose “secondary tariffs” on India for buying sanctioned Russian oil, accusing the nation of reselling it at a profit during the Ukraine war. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump raised tariffs on India to 50% and warned that duties could climb to 100% if no peace deal with Ukraine is reached by September.
Meanwhile, Apple has expanded production across five Indian factories, including facilities tied to Tata Group and Foxconn Technology, in preparation for the iPhone 17 launch. Reports also suggest that a new iPhone 17e model will be built in India next year.
Apple’s decision is part of its broader strategy to reduce dependence on China amid ongoing trade tensions. According to Canalys, iPhone shipments from India to the U.S. surged 76% in May. Alongside this shift, Apple has pledged more than $600 billion in U.S. investments over four years, including a fresh $100 billion expansion this month, with $2.5 billion allocated to Corning for iPhone glass production.
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