Despite potential tariffs, Apple is increasing its iPhone production in India due to significantly lower labor costs compared to the U.S. Even with a 25% import duty, Indian assembly remains far more economical.

The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests that manufacturing iPhones in India remains financially advantageous for Apple, even with a potential 25

Apple and India have invested years and billions of dollars in teaming up against China. India sees it as a strength. To President Trump, it looks like leverage.