Apple’s India math: Why Trump’s tariff may not dent the iPhone’s desi future, explained

As geopolitical tensions rise and trade threats fly across borders, Apple is quietly reshaping its global manufacturing map—with India at the centre. Despite sharp warnings from President Donald Trump to CEO Tim Cook, including a threat to slap 25% import duty in the US on Indian-assembled iPhones, Apple isn’t backing down. In fact, it’s doubling down on India.