India's iPhone Export Surge: Is This Apple's New US Strategy Amid Trade War?

Apple's shift signals more than just a company pivot; it's a bellwether for the tech industry. If others like Samsung and Google follow suit, India could soon rival China.

Chinese smartphone exports to the US have plummeted, dropping to under $700 million in April.

Source : PTI

Apple's iPhone assembly lines in India are running hotter than ever, with nearly every device rolling off the production belt now destined for American shores. In just a year, the share of iPhones exported from India to the United States has skyrocketed from 50 per cent to a staggering 97 per cent, showcasing a dramatic reshaping of Apple's global supply chain amidst escalating trade tensions. A Record-Breaking Export Surge Between March and May 2025, Foxconn, Apple's leading manufacturing