Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company would import most iPhones from India to meet U.S. demand, prompting criticism from President Donald Trump. At a summit in Doha, Trump urged Cook to cease productions in India and instead expand manufacturing in the U.S., referring to high tariffs in India. Apple has committed to spending $500 billion over four years to boost U.S. manufacturing and has already increased its production in India to minimize dependence on Chinese manufacturing. As of now, Apple produces 20% of its iPhones in India, with plans to further escalate these numbers.
"...I said to him, 'Tim, you're my friend, I've treated you very good. You're coming up with $500 billion, but now I hear you are building all over India.'"
"Apple, which has plans to spend $500 billion over the next four years to expand manufacturing in the U.S., is also ramping up its production in India to reduce reliance on China."
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