New Delhi, April 25 -- Apple is preparing to relocate the assembly of all iPhones sold in the United States to India by next year, with the full transition expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

The move comes as the company accelerates its supply chain diversification in response to rising US-China trade tensions.

This marks the tech giant's most sweeping manufacturing shift in decades and builds on its growing investment in India.

The plan targets the relocation of production for more than 60 million iPhones annually.

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