Apple can import more iPhone from India to side rates for side steps

Apple is considering importing more iPhone from India to a side step of 54% additional rates for goods imported from China that US President Donald Trump announced last week, The Wall Street Journal He reports, citing anonymous sources.

The company sees this as a short -term measure as it seeks to negotiate with the Trump administration to receive the tariff release, as it still does not want to update its supply chain built around China, the report said.

Compared to the new 54% tariffs for goods manufactured by China, the United States offered 26% rates for goods imported from India. If the rates are not downloaded and Apple continues to import the iPhone from China, the iPhone 16 Pro that costs $ 550 for imports before tariffs can cost an additional $ 300 nowS

Apple was about to make 25 million iPhone in India this year, with 10 million units for the local market, Wall Street Journal cites Bank of America Wamsi Mohan analyst. He said that if Apple decides to bring all 25 million iPhone to the United States, it would satisfy about 50% of the US market demand.