Tariff Trouble: Trump's Policy Could Push iPhone Prices to $2,300

Prices of electronics and tech products manufactured in China may surge by 30% to 40% due to former President Donald Trump's new export tariff policy, potentially driving the cost of high-end iPhones to as much as $2,300, according to market analysts cited by Reuters.

Most iPhones are still produced in China, the country now facing the highest level of tariffs. Trump has imposed an additional 34% tariff on Chinese goods, following two earlier hikes this year totaling 20%. This brings the overall tariff burden to 54% on imports from China.

“If the decision remains in effect, Apple will face tough choices ahead,” analysts told Reuters. “It remains to be seen whether companies will absorb the extra cost or pass it on to consumers through price increases.”

Price Hike Projections

Apple sells over 220 million iPhones annually, with its largest markets being the United States, China, and Europe. Prior to the new tariffs, the base model of the iPhone 16 retailed at $799 in the U.S.

According to Rosenblatt Securities, if the tariff-induced costs are passed directly to consumers, the price of that entry-level iPhone could rise by 43% to approximately $1,142.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max, which features a 6.9-inch display and 1TB of storage, currently retails for $1,599. With the full tariff impact passed on, that model's price could soar to nearly $2,300—equivalent to roughly 280,000 Bangladeshi Taka.

Such a steep hike could have ripple effects across the global smartphone market and may pressure Apple to reconsider its manufacturing strategy or pricing models.