The iPhone maker is reportedly already in talks with some of the world’s largest manufacturers, like Foxconn and the Tata Group, about making the transition.

Apple's reported plan to shift all US-bound iPhone assembly to India as early as next year marks a significant strategic move to reduce reliance on China.

Apple could be sourcing its entire line of iPhones for the US market -- about 60 million devices a year -- from assembly facilities in India by the end of 2026, according to a report from the Financial Times.