Goa, May 16 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Apple's growing manufacturing presence in India, stating that he told CEO Tim Cook, "I don't want you building in India. India can take care of themselves." Speaking at a business event in Doha, Trump expressed concern over Apple's shift in production away from China toward India, citing India's high tariff rates and claiming that New Delhi had offered a deal to the U.S. to eliminate tariffs on American goods, an announcement not yet confirmed by Indian officials. Trump emphasized that Apple should focus on expanding its manufacturing operations within the United States instead.

Despite Trump's remarks, Indian officials have downplayed the criticism, underscoring India's ...