Get the latest tech news

Trump Tariffs Are Reshaping the Smartphone Industry — And Consumers Will Pay the Price


Trump’s tariffs are driving up smartphone prices worldwide, forcing companies to rethink supply chains and global strategies.

While Apple is in the spotlight and headlines of every news article, all major smartphone makers, from Samsung to Google, face potentially higher costs and tough decisions. Even if there is an off-chance that this temporary suspension could lead to the tariffs ultimately being reduced or abandoned, the volatility of Trump’s administration has left companies and governments more wary than ever. Rafael Pico, head of the Spanish Association of Olive Oil Exporters Asoliva, welcomed these measures but also noted that “they don’t solve the problem of tariffs in a market that is irreplaceable for us.”

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/technology

Read more on:

Photo of price

price

Photo of consumers

consumers

Photo of Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs

Related news:

News photo

iPhones, Macs, and Other Apple Devices Exempted From Trump Tariffs

News photo

Trump Tariffs Add Exemptions Friday Night for Smartphones and Other Electronics

News photo

Nintendo Switch 2 recent updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know