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Trump Pressures Apple to Build iPhones in U.S., Criticizes India Expansion Plan

2025-05-15 285 Dailymotion

Donald Trump said Thursday that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook he opposes the company building products in India, according to CNBC. Trump referenced Apple’s February pledge to invest $500 billion in the U.S. and expressed frustration over the company’s continued shift away from China by building its supply chain in India. Apple aims to make 25% of its iPhones in India within a few years, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese production, where about 90% of iPhones are currently assembled. Experts say relocating iPhone production to the U.S. is highly unlikely due to cost concerns. Estimates suggest a U.S.-made iPhone would range from $1,500 to $3,500.