Apple plans to move to India to assemble iPhone in a blow to China
propagandaApple revealed that Plans to move to India collect all iPhone devices It is sold in the United States, according to “Vinancial Times times”. Currently, the company continues to assemble most iPhone devices in China. This may happen as soon as next year, because the company is trying to reduce its dependence on China yet Exclusion current trade tensions And the tariff between the United States and China.
currently, Apple sells more than 60 million iPhone annually in the United StatesWhich can occur in its entirety in India at the end of next year, and support the Apple goal to diversify its supply chain. If so, the current production of iPhone should be repeated in India, FT said on Friday.
In recent years, Apple has invested greatly in ChinaIn order to build a pioneering production line, it was vital to the company as a global technology leader of more than $ 3,000 million (2.7 billion euros), according to the corporate market.
Apple is used An extensive network of partners and factories in ChinaLike Luxshare Precision Industry and Foxconn. They have Wide production factories In cities like Zhengzhou, also known as “IPHONE”. IPhone is also manufactured in other Chinese cities such as Wuhan, Shenzhen, Kunshan, Beijing, Tianjin, Huizhou and Canton, and Apple also has a largely complex assembly.
but, China is now affected by American taxes Up to 145 %, while its definitions implicitly against the United States, up to 125 %. Although the United States government was mentioned recently Ready to reach China’s commitment Apparently, she is also considering the possibility of reducing some of these definitions, the supply chain can continue in Apple.
Apple actions were closed Thursday 1.8 % on the Nasdak Stock Exchange. However, last month it decreased 5.6 %. “EURONEWS” Apple called comments.
Apple increases its production in India
In India Apple has already increased its facilities Manufacturing with rented manufacturers such as Foxconn and Tata Electronics. Through its suppliers, the company creates bases mainly in southern India states such as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, in cities such as Bangalore. Foxconn also has a factory in Hyderabad, mainly focused on AirPods manufacturing.
Some of Other apple suppliersBecause Tecatron Technology India and Wistron also have production facilities in India. However, given the size of the American market, it is possible that it is Apple must increase your investment In Indian manufacturing facilities, in order to meet the entire demand and reduce its dependence on China.
Although the United States was also imposed 26 % mutual tariff for IndiaThis measure was suspended for 90 days while the country is trying to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with the United States of America, however, the comprehensive customs tariffs have not been suspended by 10 % of the United States on Indian products.
Apple also wants Expand production facilities in VietnamIt is a large Apple manufacturing center, as it produces iPad, MacBooks, Apple Watches and iPhone. Likewise, he is studying to invest in manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, although concrete plans have not yet been revealed.
apple Its results will be presented for the first quarter of 2025 Next week, which can provide investors a better idea of How the definitions can affect the company In the coming months.
