During a Middle East tour, Donald Trump told Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand manufacturing in India. Despite India’s offer of zero tariffs on US imports, Trump insisted Apple focus on building plants in the US. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions with India over trade and geopolitical claims.

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• Trump asks Apple CEO to avoid manufacturing expansion in India
• Said “India can take care of itself” during Qatar visit
• Follows India’s offer of zero tariff on US imports
• Trump highlights difficulty in selling US goods in India
• Criticizes India’s high tariff barriers despite recent trade offer
• Urges Apple to boost US production, praises $500B target
• iPhones made in India mainly by Foxconn, Tata-owned units
• India aims to become global tech manufacturing hub
• Trump’s stance may hurt India’s electronics growth push
• Apple upped India production by 60% to $22B in past year