Overview

• Apple transported approximately 1.5 million iPhones from India to the U.S. to bolster inventory before new tariff impacts took effect.
• The airlift involved six cargo flights, each carrying 100 tons of iPhones, as part of Apple's strategy to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for several supplier countries, excluding China, where a 145% tariff rate remains in place.
• Apple has increased production in India by adding workers and extending operations at Foxconn factories, including Sunday shifts.
• Consumers in the U.S. have rushed to purchase iPhones, anticipating potential price increases due to tariff-related supply chain pressures.