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Apple flew planes full of iPhones to the US to dodge tariffs: What are Android makers up to?

Android makers have been eerily silent about the new import tariffs, though some may have good reason to keep quiet.

Apr 9, 2025 - 04:22
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Apple flew planes full of iPhones to the US to dodge tariffs: What are Android makers up to?

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  • Apple reportedly flew five cargo planes from India to the US in late March to stockpile iPhones ahead of tariffs.
  • While the airlift buys Apple time, the tariff hit is inevitable.
  • Android OEMs, particularly Samsung, appear calmer under fire, possibly thanks to a diversified supply chain.

In a strategic move straight out of a spy thriller, Apple reportedly chartered not one, not two, but five cargo planes full of iPhones and other gear from India to the US in the span of just three days during the last week of March.

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