An Apple brand hangs above the doorway to the Apple retailer on fifth Avenue within the Manhattan borough of New York Metropolis, July 21, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photograph
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Could 21 (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has instructed a few of its contract producers that it needs to extend manufacturing exterior China, the Wall Road Journal reported, citing individuals conversant in the matter.
India and Vietnam, that are already websites of Apple manufacturing, are among the many international locations short-listed by the corporate as alternate options, the report added.
Apple final month forecast greater provide issues as COVID-19 lockdowns slowed manufacturing and demand in China. learn extra
The report stated that Apple is citing China’s strict anti-Covid coverage and different causes for its choice.
Apple declined to remark to WSJ and could not be instantly reached by Reuters on Saturday.
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Reporting by Nishit Jogi in Bengaluru, Enhancing by Franklin Paul
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