Revisiting iPhone Manufacturing In India, U.S. Announces TSMC Subsidy, Samsung to Receive U.S. Subsidy

Hello everyone. Today’s update has an Apple manufacturing / supply chain apparatus theme. We begin with my thoughts on some new reporting regarding iPhone manufacturing and assembly in India. There are a few underlying themes found with the iPhone manufacturing in India story. The update then turns to TSMC and Samsung receiving U.S. subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

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