Overview

• President Trump has intensified demands for Apple to produce iPhones for the U.S. market domestically, rather than relying on Indian factories.
• Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated the company can currently meet nearly all U.S. iPhone demand with devices assembled in India, avoiding high tariffs on Chinese imports.
• Apple has pledged a $500 billion U.S. investment but argues significant domestic production depends on advances in automation technology.
• Experts warn that shifting iPhone assembly to the U.S. would require massive investments and could lead to significantly higher smartphone prices.
• Apple continues to diversify its supply chain, with plans to source iPhones from India and other devices, such as iPads and Macs, from Vietnam by 2026.