India has overtaken China as the leading smartphone exporter to the United States. Between April and June 2025, 44% of all smartphones sold in the US came from India, compared to just 25% from China. This surge is driven by Apple’s strategic shift. Once deeply tied to Chinese manufacturing, Apple has steadily moved iPhone production to India. As of April this year, India-made iPhones were worth $22 billion in exports. The shift is part of a broader trend. Samsung and Motorola are also moving some production to India. For global tech, India is emerging as the new manufacturing hub. But challenges remain. Donald Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on iPhones made in India, casting a shadow over this progress. Can India hold on to its lead amid growing trade uncertainty?—India I China | Apple | iPhone | Donald Trump | United States | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News#apple #iphone #china #india #donaldtrump #usa #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews
