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The immediate reaction from market analysts and industry experts has been significant. Gordon Chang, a senior fellow and author, noted that while a push for U.S. manufacturing of iPhones may seem ideal, it is important to recognize that shifting production is no simple task. He pointed out that Apple's supply-chain structure is highly complex and moving production quickly to the U.S. is virtually impossible.
Chang remarked that previous announcements from Apple indicated a transition of the majority of iPhones to be produced in India, with iPads and other devices manufactured in Vietnam. From his perspective, this is not a defeat but a win for the U.S., given the historical reliance on China for production.