Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:26pm on 12 Apr 2025,Saturday Business
To circumvent the Trump administration's 125% tariffs on Chinese imports, Apple airlifted approximately 1.5 million iPhones (600 tons) from India to the U.S. By establishing a "green corridor" at Chennai airport, customs clearance was expedited from 30 to 6 hours. Foxconn's Chennai plant increased production by 20%, operating even on Sundays. Apple's Indian exports surged, with Foxconn's shipments to the U.S. reaching $770 million in January and $643 million in February 2025. India's iPhone production could double to $30 billion annually, creating 200,000 jobs. Apple's strategic shift underscores India's growing role in its global supply chain, aiming to mitigate tariff impacts and solidify its manufacturing base outside China. (PC: AFP & Xataka)
