PALO ALTO, California -- Apple will handle production of its new iPhone 16e in India as part of the company's efforts to reduce reliance on China, but it faces the risk of higher U.S. tariffs on India if New Delhi continues to take a protectionist trade policy.
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Apple seeks to rely less on China by building iPhone 16e in India
Shift carries risks from Trump tariffs and lack of skilled labor
Billboards advertising the iPhone X are seen in Mumbai in July 2018. Apple plans to assemble more iPhone models in India. © Reuters
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