Apple Airlifts iPhones to Beat US Tariffs: India Emerges as Key Player

To avoid newly imposed US tariffs, Apple urgently shipped five planeloads of iPhones and other products from India to the US in just three days at the end of March. This move aims to maintain current US pricing using existing inventory, preventing cost increases for consumers. The event highlights India's strategic importance in Apple's global supply chain. Due to tariff differences, iPhones manufactured in India offer a significant cost advantage over those made in China, suggesting Apple may further increase production in India.
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