Apple reportedly preventively shipped five planeloads of iPhones, PCs, and other devices from India to the U.S. in late March to avoid paying 10% import duty in the U.S. and to temporarily stabilize prices in America, reports The Times of India. By sending five aircraft laden with smartphones and PCs, the company stocked its warehouses for the next few months, according to TrendForce.
This move gives Apple an inventory buffer in its largest market. With stocks full, the company now has time to assess how the new tariffs policy affects its supply chain and adjust its operations accordingly without a rush. Though it remains to be seen how exactly the massive import duties imposed by the Trump administration will affect its operations in the U.S., Apple did not comment on the story, so we do not know how accurate the report is, hence, take it with a grain of salt.
