President Donald Trump’s recent call for Apple to manufacture iPhones domestically, coupled with a tariff threat on foreign-made devices, has reignited debate over the cost implications for consumers. According to a Fox Business report, shifting iPhone production entirely to the United States could significantly inflate prices.
Analysts, such as Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities, estimate that such a move would be a lengthy process, taking five to ten years. More critically, Ives projects the cost of an iPhone made in the US could soar to approximately $3,500. This starkly contrasts with the current prices of Apple’s latest models, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which retail for around $1,000 and $1,200, respectively.
Trump has warned of a potential tariff of at least 25% on iPhones not produced in the US Apple has been diversifying its manufacturing, with a growing portion of US-bound iPhones reportedly coming from India. While Apple has committed to significant investments in the US economy, including in manufacturing and R&D, analysts remain sceptical about the feasibility of entirely US-based iPhone production in the near future without a substantial price hike for consumers.
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