Apple is actively working towards moving the assembly of all iPhones sold in the United States to India by next year, according to sources referenced by the Financial Times on Friday.
This strategic shift arises in response to the escalating trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump, prompting the tech giant to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
Meanwhile, Apple’s sales in China do not compete well against its rivals. Apple suffered a notable decline in its China smartphone sales during the first quarter, with shipments tumbling 9% year-on-year to 9.8 million units, according to IDC’s latest market data.
The U.S. tech giant, now holding a 13.7% market share—down substantially from 17.4% in the preceding quarter—was the only major brand to report falling volumes in the world’s largest smartphone market.
