Apple fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump tariffs price hike'
What
Apple fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump tariffs price hike' Apple fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump tariffs price hike' Consumers eyeing an upgrade might do well to act sooner and avoid a gamble on a £300 price hike, an expert has said Experts predict the price of the latest iPhone may surge by 43% - or as much as £300 - as tech giant Apple passes on the costs of Trump's tariffs.
Key points
- Apple fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump tariffs price hike' Consumers eyeing an upgrade might do well to act sooner and avoid a gamble on a £300 price hike, an expert has said Experts predict the price of the latest iPhone may surge by 43% - or as much as £300 - as tech giant Apple passes on the costs of Trump's tariffs.
- Analysts suggest U.S. prices might surge by up to 43% if Apple passes on the costs, potentially raising the iPhone 16 Pro Max price to approximately $2,300 (£1,800).
- The price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max could rise by at least £300, experts have claimed, adding that Apple may pass on the cost of global tariffs in retaliation for the US levies via price hikes in the UK and other countries.
- Mr Mills said the price hike would result of US import tariffs hitting key components such as the device's processor from Taiwan, its memory and rear camera from Japan, its display from South Korea, and the battery and enclosure from China.
Who
Harry Mills; Prem Raja; Oku Markets
When
e fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump
Where
US; UK; U.S.
How
Apple fans told 'buy iPhones now' to avoid '£300 Trump tariffs price hike' Consumers eyeing an upgrade might do well to act sooner and avoid a gamble on a £300 price hike, an expert has said Experts predict the price of the latest iPhone may surge by 43% - or as much as £300 - as tech giant Apple passes on the costs of Trump's tariffs.
Impact
Harry Mills, director at Oku Markets, said: "Consumers eyeing an upgrade might do well to act sooner and avoid a gamble on a £300 price hike." Prem Raja, head of trading floor at Currencies 4 You, said: "President Trump's recent tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly impact iPhone pricing globally.
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