Overview

• During a public appearance in Doha, President Trump stated he told Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand iPhone production in India, urging the company to increase U.S.-based manufacturing instead.
• Trump claimed India offered the U.S. a trade deal to eliminate tariffs on American goods, though no confirmation has come from Indian officials.
• Apple previously announced plans to source most U.S.-bound iPhones from India by mid-2026, part of its strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
• India remains one of the highest tariff nations globally, complicating market access for American companies despite ongoing U.S.-India trade negotiations.
• India’s trade minister is scheduled to visit Washington from May 17–20 to continue discussions, as a temporary pause on U.S. tariffs on Indian imports remains in effect.