Trump Urges Apple to Limit India iPhone Exports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, during a trip to Qatar, urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the expansion of manufacturing in India, specifically objecting to iPhones made in India being sold in the U.S. Despite Trump's pressure, Apple has assured the Indian government that its investment and manufacturing expansion plans in India remain unchanged, with plans to double its current output, which stands at about 15% of global iPhone production. Apple is accelerating its diversification away from China, and Indian suppliers like Foxconn and Tata are ramping up production and exporting record volumes of iPhones to the U.S. as a hedge against potential new tariffs on Chinese goods. Recent India-U.S. trade negotiations, including discussions of tariff reductions, have supported ongoing collaboration between the two countries. The Indian electronics industry and government remain optimistic about further tech investment. Trump's stance highlights ongoing tensions over global supply chains and U.S. manufacturing priorities.