iPhone will become more expensive due to tariff policy: price of top models will reach 2 lakhs
iPhone Will Become More Expensive Due to Tariff Policy: If you are thinking of buying a new iPhone, then wait a bit. We are saying this because the tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump can lead to a huge increase in the price of the iPhone. According to reports, if Apple passes on this additional cost to customers, then the prices of iPhones can increase by 30% to 40%. This will have the biggest impact on America, because most of the iPhones sold in America are made in China.
Apple’s iPhones are mainly made in China, and the biggest impact of Trump’s tariffs is on China, as the US has announced tariffs of 27 percent, 46 percent, and 34 percent on India, Vietnam, and China, respectively. Now Apple has only two options. The first is to either bear this cost itself or pass it on to the customers.
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How expensive can an iPhone be?
Currently, the most affordable iPhone 16 model costs $799 (around ₹68,000). If Apple adds the cost of tariffs, its price could increase to around $1,142 (around ₹97,000). an increase of about 43%. At the same time, talking about premium models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which has a 6.9-inch screen and 1 terabyte of storage, its price could be around $2,300 (around ₹2 lakh).
Why are there tariffs?
Trump has imposed this tariff on many products imported from China, so that American companies can be encouraged to manufacture outside China. Earlier, Apple used to get some special discounts due to which there was no increase in prices, but this time, no discount has been given.
What’s next for customers?
If Apple puts this entire burden on its customers, its sales may decline. iPhone sales are already slow in major markets, and now the increase in prices may make customers turn to alternative companies like Samsung. Especially because most of Samsung’s phones are made outside China and are less affected by tariffs.
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