Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices but not blame tariffs

A new report says that Apple is considering raising iPhone prices to counter the impact of Trump's tariffs, but has learned from Amazon not to say that's the reason.The iPhone 17 range is expected to include a new, slimmer modelWhile the US and China have announced a temporary pause in their tariff dispute, there is still a question of the semiconductor tariffs said to be coming. Plus the new pause does not affect the 20% smartphone tariff imposed by Trump during his first administration.According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has been working to get its suppliers to reduce costs. But it has reached the limit of that approach, and now considers raising iPhone prices to be the least worst option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 12, 2025 - 12:45
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Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices but not blame tariffs
A new report says that Apple is considering raising iPhone prices to counter the impact of Trump's tariffs, but has learned from Amazon not to say that's the reason.

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The iPhone 17 range is expected to include a new, slimmer model

While the US and China have announced a temporary pause in their tariff dispute, there is still a question of the semiconductor tariffs said to be coming. Plus the new pause does not affect the 20% smartphone tariff imposed by Trump during his first administration.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has been working to get its suppliers to reduce costs. But it has reached the limit of that approach, and now considers raising iPhone prices to be the least worst option.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums