Apple airlifted iPhones from India to US to avoid tariffs

Want to hear something wild? Apple’s been playing a high-stakes game of tariff dodgeball. And they’re using airplanes to do it.

Here’s the deal: To avoid those pesky import taxes, Apple reportedly airlifted a whole bunch of iPhones – over a million! – from India to the good ol’ U. S. A. Think of it as a speedy iPhone rescue mission.

How Many iPhones Are We Talking About?

Since March, about six cargo jets full of iPhones have flown from India. That’s a lot of iPhones!

Each jet can hold around 100 tons of cargo. We’re talking about roughly 1. 5 million iPhones making their way to American shores.

Speeding Through Customs

Apple really wanted these phones here fast. They even convinced Indian airport authorities to cut down customs processing time. Way down. From 30 hours to just six!

The Tariff Tango

Remember those tariffs? President Trump put a 26% tariff on imports from India. But, good news, he paused them for 90 days for India and some other countries. Phew!

China, however, isn’t getting a break. Tariffs there went up. China is where Apple makes most of its iPhones.

Why India?

Apple makes most of its iPhones in China. But they also have factories in India, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The goal? Apple wants to make more iPhones in India. Like, a lot more. They’re aiming for over 50 million by 2027. That would be about 25% of all iPhones made worldwide.

What Does This Mean for You?

Will iPhone prices go up? Maybe. Some analysts thought the high-end iPhones could cost as much as $350 more. But for now, Apple has enough iPhones already in the U. S.

The real tariff impact will likely show up in July. Keep an eye on your wallet!

Apple by the Numbers

Apple sells a ton of phones every year. Over 220 million! The U. S. , China, and Europe are their biggest markets.

And in the U. S. ?Apple is the king .They have over half the smartphone market .

Next time you see an iPhone, remember this crazy story. It’s not just a phone. It’s a piece of a global game of strategy and tariffs.