Production for the iPhone 17 has increased across India in 5 different factories, aiming to minimize their dependency from China for devices that are heading to the United States due to tariffs. The iPhone 17 line for release next month will all be made in India.
Exports of iPhones from India have increased significantly around April and July, where the total iPhones shipped from India are worth 7.5 billion. India has now become the lead manufacturer for phones exported to the U.S., replacing China.
The shift in production came after the imposed 50% tariffs made by President of the United States Donald Trump, the changes in tariffs would affect Apple negatively. Trump has also placed 50% tariffs on India so the Apple CEO Tim Cook promised $600 billion in investments in the United States. Foxconn has recollected their Chinese engineers from the facilities in India.
