India Surpasses China, Becomes Largest iPhone Exporter To US: Report

New Delhi:

India has surpassed China to become the largest exporter of iPhones to the United States, according to a report by market research firm Omdia. 

Latest estimates showed that nearly three million iPhones manufactured in India were shipped to the US in April. In comparison, phone shipments from China plummeted by a massive 76% to just 900,000 units.

The developments come at a time when Apple faces a significant challenge after US President Donald Trump warned of a 25% tariff on imported iPhones if they are not manufactured in the country. 

The report also comes days after US President Donald Trump asked Apple’s Tim Cook to stop building plants in India to make devices for the US, pushing the latter to add domestic production as it pivots away from China.