The curious case of iPhones: Why a small gadget in your pocket is making US & China insecure about India
- Posted on July 3, 2025
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The curious case of iPhones: Why a small gadget in your pocket is making US & China insecure about India

Apples expanding iPhone production in India is making bigger economies uneasy. China sees its decades-long grip on high-tech manufacturing slipping, while the US worries about losing leverage to bring jobs home. As Foxconn's earlier plans to build a $1.5 billion display unit near Chennai hit a road bump after more than 300 Chinese engineers were quietly asked to exit Indias factories, Delhis ‘Make in India push is reshaping trade routes and supply chains. What was once Chinas crown jewel now fuels Indias rise and rattles global power balances.