• Trump insists Apple should not expand manufacturing in India.
• India reportedly offered a trade deal with "no tariffs" on US goods.
• Apple reassures that its investment plans in India remain unchanged.
• Analysis indicates moving production to the US could triple iPhone prices.
• The complex global supply chain makes immediate shifts challenging for Apple.

During a recent visit to Qatar, President Donald Trump conveyed to Apple CEO Tim Cook that he does not want Apple to expand its manufacturing facilities in India. Trump stated, "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday. I said to him, 'I don't want you building in India.'" He emphasized that he expects Apple to increase production in the United States instead, in light of Apple's $500 billion investment commitment to the US over the next four years, according to BBC, India Times, and South China Morning Post.

Trump's comments came amid discussions about India's willingness to cut tariffs on US goods in ongoing trade negotiations. He indicated that India had proposed a deal involving "no tariffs," although Indian officials have not confirmed this and countered that trade discussions are still advancing, as reported by Dawn, Al Jazeera, and Bloomberg.

Despite Trump's push for increased US production, Apple has reassured Indian government officials that there will be no changes to its investment plans in India. Apple has articulated its commitment to maintaining its manufacturing operations, which have seen significant growth, producing roughly $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the past year, as indicated by multiple sources including India Times, India Times, and India Times.

However, an analysis suggests that moving production from India to the US could significantly increase the price of the iPhone, with estimates indicating potential costs rising to $3,000 per unit. Experts emphasize that the complexity of Apple's global supply chain and the technological requirements for advanced manufacturing make an immediate shift to US production highly challenging, according to India Times, ABC News, and India Times.