If you’ve been saving up for the next iPhone, brace yourself—your favorite Apple gadgets might soon get a lot more expensive and your next iPhone cost $2300.
Due to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, Apple could be forced to raise prices by as much as 43%, say analysts. Most iPhones are still made in China, and with a 54% tariff now in place, Apple faces a tough call: either absorb the cost or pass it on to you, the buyer.
To put that in perspective:
The base model iPhone 16, currently priced at $799, could jump to over $1,140.
The high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max, now at $1,599, might soar to almost $2,300.
Even the budget-friendly iPhone 16e, which starts at $599, could go up to $856.
And it’s not just iPhones—Apple Watches, iPads, Macs, and AirPods could also see big price hikes, ranging from 39% to 43%, according to Rosenblatt Securities.
Apple’s stock took a hit too, dropping over 9%, marking its worst day since March 2020.
The new tariffs are part of President Trump’s trade strategy to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. or closer to home. But this time around, Apple hasn’t received the exemptions it got in the past.
So, if you’re eyeing a new iPhone or Apple device, now might be the time to buy—before prices potentially shoot up.
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