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Apple Accelerates Supply Chain Shift as Tariffs Add $900M Cost Burden

The tech giant reports a Q2 earnings beat, confirms majority of U.S.-bound iPhones will be made in India, and expands Vietnam production for other devices.

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Apple’s iPhone sales rose 2% in the latest quarter.
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Overview

  • Apple reported stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings with $1.65 EPS on $95.4 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street estimates.
  • The company announced that most iPhones sold in the U.S. this quarter will be sourced from India, while nearly all iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will come from Vietnam.
  • Apple anticipates $900 million in tariff-related costs this quarter due to heightened U.S.–China trade tensions and shifting global policies.
  • The company plans to source over 19 billion chips from U.S. manufacturers in 2025, further diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China.
  • CEO Tim Cook emphasized that the supply chain realignment reflects a strategy to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure operational resilience.