Trump Urges Apple to Halt India iPhone Production, Boosting Domestic Manufacturing

President Trump's call for Apple to abandon plans to expand iPhone production in India has sparked debate. The request, made amidst rising US-China tensions, underscores the complexities of global manufacturing. Bloomberg News' Sankalp Phartiyal explains that shifting production back to the US is a monumental task, given Apple's established supply chains in Asia. "Most of Apple's biggest suppliers are also in Asia," Phartiyal points out. Despite this challenge, Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the US over the next four years. This investment includes a new server manufacturing facility in Houston, reflecting Apple's strategic commitment to the US market. However, Apple's partners are simultaneously building the world's second-largest iPhone plant in India, indicating that diversification efforts continue despite Trump's request. The situation highlights the delicate balance between geopolitical pressures and the realities of global supply chains.