It is said that iPhone prices could go up by as much as 43%.

Malaysia is one of Apple’s production hubs. Apple Inc is hit by President Trump’s new tariffs, despite years of trying to protect itself from trade issues. While the company still makes most of its US products in China, it now also manufactures in several other countries – but the tariffs affect those places too, weakening Apple’s attempts to move away from China.

Country	Apple products	Trump’s tariff
India	iPhones and AirPods	26%
Ireland	iMacs	20%
Malaysia	Mac computers	24%
Thailand	Macs	36%
Vietnam	AirPods, iPads, Apple watches and Macs	46%

The announcement shocked investors, who worry that tariffs will hurt Apple’s profits. Apple’s stock dropped up to 7.9% after hours and was already down 11% this year as tech stocks declined.

Apple could be hit even harder because it gets parts from many countries also facing tariffs.

Analysts say the new tariffs will likely reduce Apple’s profit margins, especially since the company probably won’t raise prices. And if Apple does raise prices, it could be risky because consumers are already hesitant to spend.

During the first Trump administration, Apple CEO Tim Cook persuaded the president to exclude the iPhone and some other products from tariffs, arguing that the levies would hurt an American company and benefit South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co.

(Source: The Edge)

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