Apple’s decision to rebase its supply chain in India, rather than the US, underscores the challenges involved in manufacturing sophisticated electronics in the US. Even if Apple could rely on US factories to assemble its products, the supporting suppliers no longer exist domestically, meaning the company would still have to source many of the components from overseas. The only difference would be a higher cost for the final product, since it would cost more to assemble it piecemeal, as opposed to in once central location where the bulk of the necessary components are available.
Author: Matt Milano
Published at: 2025-04-27 20:48:42
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