Starting from 2026, Apple plans to move the assembly of all iPhone models intended for the U.S. market to India. The primary reason behind this decision is the ongoing trade tensions and rising tariffs between the United States and China.
Currently, Apple's main manufacturing hub is China. However, in recent years, geopolitical risks and increasing production costs have pushed the company to diversify its supply chain. Apple has been ramping up iPhone production in India through partnerships with companies like Foxconn and Tata Electronics.
The company aims to produce over 50 million iPhones annually in India and increase this to $40 billion worth of production within five years. Under this new strategy, India’s role as a global tech manufacturing center is expected to strengthen, while Apple significantly reduces its reliance on China.
Experts view this shift as a turning point in Apple’s long-term supply strategy. It is also expected that products sold in the U.S. market will soon bear the label “Made in India.”
