Apple ramps up India, Vietnam production as tariff safe harbors

When Donald Trump reimposed trade tariffs on China, few companies reacted as quickly as Apple. Other major technology companies also adjusted, but none with the speed and scale that Apple showed from the start. This time, the political move was accompanied by a key nuance: exempting from tariffs certain key electronic products, such as smartphones and computers. What seemed like a traditional protectionist policy at first glance might be pointin…

Apple Races To Boost iPhone Production In India, Vietnam As Trump Pauses Tariffs

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Apple ramps up India, Vietnam production as tariff safe harbors

TAIPEI -- Apple is ramping up production of key products in India and Vietnam to take advantage of a 90-day grace period on U.S. tariffs, but China's

Meiko invests US$348 million in Vietnam to support Apple's Indian production shift

According to Nikkei, Japanese electronic components manufacturer Meiko announced a JPY50 billion (US$348.82 million) investment to establish a new factory in Hoa Binh, northern Vietnam. The facility is slated to begin mass production of advanced electronic substrates for Apple's iPhone by the fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027).

As Apple Inc. increases its transfer of key industrial chains to India and Vietnam, Beijing is conducting increasingly stringent customs inspections on equipment exports. Meanwhile, the mainland media is particularly "sensitive" to news about Apple's supply chain.

The Apple company is enlisting increased output for its flagship products, in response to Mr. Trump's tariff policy.