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The new tariff policy of Trump administration has become a major setback for Apple. US President Donald Trump has imposed a new import of 34% on products imported from China, which will be in addition to 20% of the already existing duty. Accordingly, Apple products prepared in China may now impose import cost of up to 54%. Because more than 90% of the manufacturing base of the company is in China, this effect can be seen directly on devices like iPhone.

According to reports, if Apple bears these increased costs itself and does not load the customers, then his gross margin may suffer about 9% injury. On the other hand, if the company transferred to the customers, then the initial price of the upcoming iPhone models can reach around Rs 99,000. Not us, but the Reuters citing the experts of Rosenblatt Securities Report She says Analysts say that iPhone prices in the US may be directly affected by these tariffs and its effect can also be seen in a market like India.

The report states that Apple sells more than 220 million iPhone every year and the company’s largest markets include the United States, China and Europe. Cheapest iPhone 16 The model was launched in the US at a price of $ 799 (about Rs 68,200), but if the estimates are calculated, its starting price could be up to $ 1,142 (about Rs 97,500). At the same time, more premium iPhone 16 Pro MaxWhich currently sells at $ 1599 (about Rs 1,36,500), if an increase of 43% is transported to consumers, it can cost around $ 2300 (about Rs 1,96,400).

However, there are some factors that may change this estimate. The biggest point is that Apple’s CEO is considered good relation between Tim Cook and Trump. In such a situation, it is possible that the company can get some kind of tariff exemption. Second, Apple has been trying to shift manufacturing out of China for the last few years, especially towards India and Vietnam. And third, further clarification or change on this tariff is also expected by the administration.

At present, Apple is currently produced by about 10% of the production in India and 26% tariffs will be imposed on the products coming from there. Its effect will be comparatively low (about 0.5% margin effect), but if the company gradually removes its focus from China and increases India, then it can benefit later. At present, the date of implementation of tariffs has been fixed as 9 April and by then Apple will have to either get discounts or prices will have to increase.

Apple’s stock declined by 5.6% after the announcement of tariffs on Wednesday. The company’s stocks fell from $ 223.89 to $ 211.32. This year, Apple shares have dropped to about 11% so far. The impact of the tariff can be seen not only on Apple, but on the entire global trade structure, as the US has imposed heavy duty on many countries like China, India, European Union, Japan, Vietnam.