Apple Plans to Import More iPhones from India to Dodge 54% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
Apple may shift iPhone imports to India to avoid steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.
Matilda
Apple Plans to Import More iPhones from India to Dodge 54% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
As someone closely watching the tech and trade space, I’ve come across an interesting twist in Apple’s supply chain strategy that could have a major impact on pricing and availability in the U.S. Apple is now considering importing more iPhones from India in response to newly imposed tariffs by the U.S. government on Chinese-made products. Let me break it down for you. Image:Google Why Apple Is Rethinking iPhone Imports According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Apple is exploring the option to ramp up iPhone exports from India. This shift is a direct response to a fresh wave of tariffs—an additional 54% on Chinese imports—announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The move is significant, especially given how heavily Apple depends on China for iPhone assembly. Right now, Apple isn’t looking to overhaul its China-centric supply chain entirely. Instead, it’s treating this strategy as a temporary workaround. By shifting imports to India—where tariffs are proposed to be 26%—Apple could …
