China Throws a Wrench in India’s iPhone Ambitions

You cannot help but remain fascinated by how the two of the most populous countries in the world are neighbours sharing a large part of each other’s borders. No wonder conflict ensues, especially if you’re trying to woo the most valuable corporation in the world.  When newly elected US President Donald Trump brought about a threat to the iPhone’s supply chain in China by implementing high import tariffs, Tim Cook intensified his focus on India.  Now, not only is Cook facing pressure from Trump to bring iPhone assembly back home, as per the intent of the import tariffs, but China is actively working to undermine the company’s expansion in India.  On July 2, Bloomberg reported that Foxconn, one of Apple’s biggest manufacturing partners, has asked hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians to return from iPhone factories in India.  Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report added that over 300 Chinese workers have left, and most support staff from Taiwan continue