Apple plans to raise iPhone 17 prices because of new taxes on imports. The company will pass tariff costs to customers rather than absorb all expenses. Counterpoint Research warns that higher prices will hurt sales across America. Both Apple and Samsung face the same pricing pressures from trade policies. President Trump announced import taxes but has delayed putting them into effect.
Analysts cut their growth forecast for worldwide phone sales from 4.2 percent down to 1.9 percent. North America and China markets will struggle the most under these conditions. Other regions around the world should continue growing despite trade tensions. The research firm expects demand to drop when companies increase retail prices. American consumers may buy fewer phones if costs jump significantly.
iPhone 17 Pro Max could cost $1,299 for the basic model compared to current pricing. Apple might add around $100 to each phone model across the entire lineup. The company battles tariff costs and faces pressure to manufacture products domestically. Tim Cook and Apple executives have fought against these trade restrictions for years. Final pricing decisions remain uncertain until the official September announcement.
Analysts cut their growth forecast for worldwide phone sales from 4.2 percent down to 1.9 percent. North America and China markets will struggle the most under these conditions. Other regions around the world should continue growing despite trade tensions. The research firm expects demand to drop when companies increase retail prices. American consumers may buy fewer phones if costs jump significantly.
iPhone 17 Pro Max could cost $1,299 for the basic model compared to current pricing. Apple might add around $100 to each phone model across the entire lineup. The company battles tariff costs and faces pressure to manufacture products domestically. Tim Cook and Apple executives have fought against these trade restrictions for years. Final pricing decisions remain uncertain until the official September announcement.
