Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Apple's expansion plans in India, urging CEO Tim Cook to shift iPhone production to the United States. Apple's current manufacturing setup in India accounts for 15% of its total production. But how easy is it for Apple to shift production to the US? We dive in:
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