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Apple Airlifts $2 Billion in iPhones to Avoid Tariffs

4/16/2025

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In a bold move to sidestep looming tariffs, Apple airlifted an astonishing $2 billion in iPhones from India to the U.S. in March. With suppliers Foxconn and Tata working tirelessly, they shipped 600 tons of devices, marking Foxconn's highest monthly export at $1.31 billion. Apple’s swift customs clearance ensured their vital inventory remained intact in a crucial market.

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Story summary

In a bold move to sidestep looming tariffs, Apple airlifted an astonishing $2 billion in iPhones from India to the U.S. in March. With suppliers Foxconn and Tata working tirelessly, they shipped 600 tons of devices, marking Foxconn's highest monthly export at $1.31 billion. Apple’s swift customs clearance ensured their vital inventory remained intact in a crucial market.