Will Trump tariffs make Apple iPhones more expensive?
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President Trump's new tariffs on Chinese imports could dramatically increase iPhone prices by 30-40%, potentially raising the iPhone 16 Pro Max price from $1,599 to nearly $2,300. Most iPhones are still manufactured in China, which faces a 54% tariff, forcing Apple to choose between absorbing costs or passing them to consumers. Analysts suggest Apple will struggle to implement full price increases due to already stagnant smartphone demand.
April 03, 2025 | 4:45 pm
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Apple may need to raise iPhone prices by 30-40% to offset new Chinese import tariffs, potentially reducing smartphone demand and market competitiveness.
Tariffs directly impact Apple's manufacturing costs in China, potentially forcing price increases that could reduce consumer demand and hurt profit margins.
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