iPhone production could leave China if trade tensions rise, Foxconn says

Published



Production of Apple iPhones bound for the U.S. could be shifted out of China should the trade war between the U.S. and Beijing continue to escalate, a senior executive at Foxconn said Tuesday.

The comments from the Taiwan-based company, which boasts Apple as its biggest customer, come after President Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on $300 billion in products from China, where many Apple smartphones and devices are made.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.