In response to a sudden hike in import taxes, Apple has flown five cargo plane loads of products from India to the United States, attempting to sidestep steep new tariffs introduced by President Trump.
The import tax from India stood at 10%, but with the new policy by President Trump, the tax has increased to 26%, posing significant financial stakes for Apple.
The decision to switch to air freight reflects the growing urgency of the situation and the unpredictability of ongoing trade tensions.
Other tech firms, such as PC-maker Framework, are also impacted by the new tariffs, leading to the withdrawal of some of their lower-cost items from the market.