Trump Pressures Apple to Shift Production from India to US
Key Points:
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Trump’s Push for US Manufacturing:
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President Donald Trump revealed he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook, urging him to halt expansion in India and instead boost production in the US.
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Trump claimed he told Cook: “You’re my friend… but now you’re building all over India.”
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He emphasized Apple’s $500 billion investment pledge in the US and insisted the company increase domestic production.
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Apple’s Shift Away from China:
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Cook recently confirmed that most iPhones sold in the US will soon be made in India, while Vietnam will produce iPads, Macs, and AirPods.
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However, China remains the primary manufacturer for Apple products sold outside the US.
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The move comes as Apple seeks to diversify supply chains amid US-China trade tensions.
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Trump’s Trade Grievances with India:
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Trump criticized India’s high tariffs, calling it “very difficult” to sell American goods there.
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Despite India offering a “no-tariff” deal on some products, Trump remains skeptical.
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Market & Political Impact:
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Apple shares dropped 5.1% since Trump’s tariff announcements.
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The US and China recently agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, offering temporary relief in the trade war.
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Trump’s pressure on Apple reflects his “America First” agenda, pushing major corporations to re-shore jobs and production. While Apple is reducing reliance on China, Trump wants those investments redirected to the US instead of India or Vietnam. The standoff highlights the broader clash between globalization and protectionism—with Apple caught in the middle. If Trump succeeds, it could reshape global tech manufacturing, but if Apple resists, tensions between the White House and Big Tech may escalate further.
