Even if the US slaps a 25% tariff on iPhones made in India, Apple might still stick with its "Make in India" strategy. Why? Because labor costs in India are way cheaper—about $230 a month per worker compared to a whopping $2,900 in the US. That massive savings on assembly could outweigh the tariff hit, making it a smart financial move for Apple to keep production in India.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Apple—it’s a sign of how global companies are weighing costs and risks in an era of trade tensions. If Apple stays put, it could reinforce India’s growing role as a manufacturing hub, even as the US tries to push companies to bring jobs back home. For consumers, it might mean iPhones stay competitively priced, but it also highlights the tricky balance between tariffs, labor costs, and supply chains.