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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.
This, and finding skilled workers to match the fast pace and low cost of production in Asia, means relocating supply chains is no simple feat. But Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said shifting parts of its supply chain from cheaper manufacturing hubs in Asia to the US will take a lot of time, and money. "As a company with lucrative margins on its devices, Apple can absorb some of the tariff-induced cost increases without significant financial impact, at least in the short term," says Forrester principal analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee.
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