US President Donald Trump has claimed that he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook and asked him not to expand Apple’s production in India, reported Bloomberg.
“We’re not interested in you building in India. They can take care of themselves, they are doing very well,” Trump told the Apple CEO at a business event in Doha, as quoted by Bloomberg.
Trump said that following his conversation, Apple will be increasing its production in the United States. He did not share further details about the outcome of the discussion or any changes in Apple’s plans in India.
Trump’s remarks came just days after India threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on the US. This was in response to the US raising duties on Indian steel and aluminium exports.
Despite the recent tensions, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that trade talks between India and the US are still ongoing. Negotiations are continuing, and both countries are working towards reaching agreements.