Trump's Statement to Apple vs. Trump Towers in India
Trump's Remarks to Apple CEO
Donald Trump recently told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he does not want Apple expanding manufacturing in India, urging the company to increase production in the US instead129.
Despite these comments, Apple has assured the Indian government that its investment and manufacturing plans in India remain unchanged, and India continues to be a major hub for iPhone production126.
*Trump Towers in India
Meanwhile, Trump-branded real estate projects are expanding in India. The Trump Towers in Gurgaon sold out on launch day, raising Rs 3,250 crore, and new projects are planned in Hyderabad and other cities.
These developments are joint ventures between Indian developers and The Trump Organization, which licenses the Trump brand but does not directly invest capital in the projects.