California, May 03 (V7N) – Apple Inc. will increasingly manufacture iPhones for the American market in India, CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday, citing changes in U.S. trade policy under former President Donald Trump as a key driver behind the shift.

The move marks a significant step in Apple’s strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce dependency on Chinese factories. “A large portion of iPhones sold in the U.S. will now be produced in Indian factories,” said Cook, during a quarterly earnings call detailing Apple’s financial performance for the first quarter of the year.

In addition to iPhones, Apple will also expand the manufacturing of its other key products, including iPads, Macs, EarPods, and the Apple Watch, in Vietnam. Although Vietnam has previously served as a manufacturing hub for Apple accessories and components, the company now plans to significantly scale up production there.

This shift is largely in response to increased tariffs on Chinese goods introduced during the Trump administration—a policy that continues to impact U.S.-China trade relations. These tariffs have made Chinese manufacturing less economically viable for American companies, prompting Apple and other global tech firms to seek alternatives.

Apple’s ongoing supply chain realignment reflects broader trends in global manufacturing, as corporations look to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure greater resilience in production.

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