According to IANS report, Apple iPhone production is expected to double due to Trump’s decision to increase tariffs. Donald Trump had said during his campaign in America that if he wins the elections, he will impose 60 to 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports. On the other hand, Apple can be encouraged to do more manufacturing in India than before.
Trump is not going to do something like imposing tariffs on Chinese imports for the first time. Earlier during his last tenure, he had imposed tariff on Chinese goods. Experts say that during Trump’s second term, such a strategy can make India’s role important in Apple’s global production network.
The limit to which Apple will increase its production in India will largely depend on Trump’s actions after officially taking over as the US President. The report also says that for Apple’s strategy to be successful, the role of the Indian government will also be important. The government will have to continue reforms in the country to ensure that iPhone manufacturing does not shift to countries like Vietnam.
Counterpoint research is also mentioned in the reports. Counterpoint Research has said that in the coming time, there will be a rise in global demand for high-end iPhones. With this increasing demand, the production value in India is expected to increase rapidly.