Apple’s India migration in the context of US-China tariffs war

What does Apple’s migration to India for manufacturing purposes tell us about the US-China trade war, and what does the future hold for all three countries?

In late April, Reuters reported that Apple was accelerating plans to shift the manufacturing of all iPhones sold in the US from China to India by the end of 2026.

The tech giant was said to be discussing operational details with the likes of Foxconn and Tata, and insisted that the

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