South Korean media: Apple will increase the proportion of "Made in India" products starting from iPhone 17!
On August 21, South Korean media "Today Digital" published an article stating that Apple plans to produce all models of the iPhone 17 in India and significantly increase exports to the United States.
Bloomberg reported that this is part of Apple's strategy to move away from a production system centered on China, and subsequent models of the iPhone 16e will also be manufactured in India.
Apple recently announced plans to invest $100 billion in manufacturing in the United States. Previously, the company had committed to investing $50 billion earlier this year. President Donald Trump welcomed Apple's investment and pledged to provide tariff exemptions for imported semiconductors for companies expanding production in the United States. However, some people pointed out that Apple exporting products to the United States could be a way to avoid tariffs.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bensons hinted in an interview that there may be increased tariffs on India due to its oil trade with Russia. As Apple expands its production in India and seeks supply chain diversification, trade tensions between the U.S. and India have become a new variable.
Expanding iPhone production in India, Apple not only aims to cut costs, but it is also part of its strategy to restructure the global supply chain and respond to geopolitical risks. However, if U.S.-India trade conflicts intensify, it could also affect Apple's strategy of shifting from China. How future changes in tariff policies will affect Apple's global production strategy remains to be seen.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1841068290900996/
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