New Delhi, May 3 -- In a strategic move to mitigate the impact of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the majority of iPhones sold in the United States will now be manufactured in India starting from the June quarter.

This decision comes as Apple faces potential tariff costs of up to $900 million in the current quarter due to new U.S. trade policies targeting Chinese imports.

To navigate these challenges, Apple is diversifying its supply chain, with India emerging as a key manufacturing hub.

Foxconn and the Tata Group, Apple's primary contract manufacturers in India, are scaling up production to meet both domestic demand and the requirements of the U.S. market.

This shift is part of Apple's broader ...