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Apple iPhone exports from China to the US fall 76% as India output surges

India's iPhone exports rose 76%, matching China's decline
In brief: In news that comes as little surprise, Chinese exports of iPhones fell dramatically in April, while those from India increased by 76% year-over-year. It comes as Cupertino focuses more on India as a manufacturing point for its handsets amid the uncertainty of the China tariffs. However, Donald Trump recently threatened a 25% tariff on Apple if it doesn't start making iPhones entirely in the US.
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Trump's dream of a US-made iPhone clashes with Apple's manufacturing reality

A $2,300 iPhone?
In context: President Trump's 104% tariff on goods imported from China is now in effect. It will have an enormous impact on many US firms, especially Apple, which relies heavily on China to manufacture its iPhones. Trump believes the solution is to start making the handsets in the US, but that would be nearly impossible, especially in the short term. And even if it were, iPhones would likely become much more expensive.