That ever-reliable number, however, could soon skyrocket as Apple struggles to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs on goods from China, where the vast majority of iPhones are made. Apple has spent the past few weeks stockpiling inventory in the U.S. Last month, it flew five iPhone-filled planes from India to the U.S. in just three days’ time, according to The Times of India, which cited a senior Indian official. Taking into account the initial 54 percent tariff for China announced last week, UBS analysts predicted that the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which starts at $1,199 and is Apple’s most expensive model, could increase by 30 percent—a jump that will be even larger now, in light of Trump hiking China’s tariffs up to 125 percent.
Author: Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly, Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Published at: 2025-04-09 22:16:21
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