New Delhi, April 9, 2025: In response to looming U.S. tariffs on Chinese electronics, Apple has airlifted five cargo planes of iPhones from India to the United States, marking a significant move in its ongoing shift away from China-based manufacturing. The development underscores Apple’s growing reliance on its Indian supply chain, particularly amid geopolitical and trade tensions.
The airlift, facilitated through Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn, aims to ensure uninterrupted supply in the U.S. market ahead of the tariff imposition. With India emerging as a major production hub for Apple, the company is expected to ramp up exports from Indian facilities to minimize potential disruptions. This move is also seen as a boost to the Indian government’s Make in India initiative.
