Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?

The world’s most popular gadgets (telephone, laptops, tablets, smartwatches) can be much more expensive in the United States.

Many of them are made in China and are currently facing 145%of tariffs on products imported into the United States, under the controversial trade policy of President Donald Trump.

The effect that this can be on iPhone and producer Apple is attracting attention. Some analysts say that if the cost is delivered to consumers, the US iPhone price can rise tens of dollars.

If tariffs affect the value of the dollar, importing iPhone and other devices from around the world can be more expensive, and potentially can lead to higher prices in British stores.

BBC told the BBC that Ben Wood of CCS Insight can raise iPhone prices worldwide when the next repetition begins if the tariff is maintained.

“The company is unlikely to want to differentiate it all over the world,” he would like to avoid those who buy a device in the UK and sell them for profits in the United States.

Others say They generally believe that if a company that sends a product to the United States is sent to a country without a steep tariff like the UK, the price may be cheaper.

If the tariff cost is delivered to consumers around the world, there may be significant changes.

The telephone contract can generally last for two years, but Mr. Wood said that some companies already offer a four -year contract and believes that in 2025, “we can see a five -year contract.”

“You can claim that there are few mortgages on smartphones,” he said.

The United States is the main market of iPhone and Apple accounted for more than half of smartphone sales last year. According to the opposite point study.

80%of Apple’s iPhone for US sales was made in China and the remaining 20%were created in India.

Apple is trying to diversify its supply chain to avoid over -dependence on China in recent years with fellow smartphone giants like Samsung.

India and Vietnam have emerged as a leader in additional manufacturing hubs.

As tariffs enter into effect, Apple is expected to increase and increase the production of Indian production devices recently.

Reuters I reported on Thursday Apple occupied cargo to ship more than 600 tons of iPhone from India.

In the 90 -day suspension of tariffs, including tariffs imposed on India for 90 days of Trump, this country can benefit from the iPhone manufacturing boost.

The BBC approached the Apple to comment on the impact of tariffs on operations and prices, but there was no response yet.

Trump and his torture said the target of tariffs is to encourage more US manufacturing.

However, the technology industry depends on the global supplier network for product components and assembly.

This means that finding an experienced worker in Asia that matches fast speed and low production costs is not just a feat.

apologize In February, he invested $ 500 billion in the United States. The Trump administration believes that it will lead to more self -manufacturing.

But WEDBUSH Securities analyst DAN IVES said that it would take a lot of time and money to convert some of the supply chain from Asia’s inexpensive manufacturing hub to the United States.

“Reality will take $ 3 billion in 10%of the supply chain from Asia to the United States.” I wrote on X on April 3rd.

Apple has not yet stated that it plans to deliver tariffs and raise prices to US consumers.

Some analysts think that Apple is in a lucky position than other products, and it costs more in the product than spent on making a product.

“A company with a favorable margin on the device,” said Principal analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee, “Apple can absorb the cost of tariffs at least in the short term without a significant financial impact.

But he pointed out that the company’s strong branding and popularity could deliver some costs to consumers without too much backlash.

“Brands are more loyal than competitors, and due to managed price hikes, these customers are unlikely to run as a weapon of Android -based competitors.”

Some estimates suggest that the price of iPhone in the United States can be tripled if the cost is delivered to consumers.

After TRUMP’s tariffs on China increased to 125%, the cost of Chinese iPhone 16 Pro MAX with 256GB storage would have soared from $ 1,199 to $ 1,999, according to the estimation of investment banking companies UBS.

They estimate the significant increase in the iPhone 16 PRO 128GB storage made in India.

Some analysts, such as Dan Ive, suggested that the cost of “USA in iPhone” can increase to $ 3500.

There is still a lot of uncertainty about what is happening next time, and there is a lot of uncertainty about how a company like Apple will respond to tariffs.

This did not block some American customers. Reportedly, it rushes to an Apple store to buy a smartphone..

The BBC spoke with New York’s Apple STORE, who purchased the product with fear of potential price hikes.

Anthony Cacioppo, a 53 -year -old DJ and security technician, bought a new iPhone.

“I didn’t really need a phone, but I was not ready to pay twice the price,” he said.

Bruce Conroy, a hair stylist, said, “I would have adhered to Apple’s products even if the price rose to the BBC.”

Julia Baumann, a personal financial editor of her new MacBook, said, “I want to buy and buy before the price goes up because tariffs are coming.”

We will have to wait until autumn to see how much the next iPhone costs.

However, if the tariff seems to cause costs, some can compete with handsets or used devices if the price tag is higher.

CCS Insight estimates that in 2025, 5.5m used smartphones will account for 29.7%of the total market.

iPhone is one of the most expensive smartphones in the market, and brands like Google and Samsung offer a call with similar features at low cost.

Other options, perhaps the most cost -effective options, can be to skip the upgrade to the new iPhone model and find a slightly old and cheaper version.

Mr. Wood said, “The smallest way to resist is to keep the smartphone you already have longer.

Additional report of Paul Sargant, Tom Finn and Pratiksha Ghildial.