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Apple Faces Major Setbacks as U.S.-China Trade War Intensifies, Analysts Warn

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April 11, 2025
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  • Apple is heavily reliant on Chinese supply chains, with 80% of U.S.-bound iPhones produced in China, leaving the company vulnerable to the U.S.’s 145% cumulative tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • Analysts estimate Apple would need to raise iPhone prices by 85% to maintain margins under current tariffs, a move deemed financially unviable.
  • Apple has been diversifying production to India, but ramping up capacity to meet U.S. demand could take 1-2 years and carries its own risks.
  • Experts suggest Apple may seek tariff exemptions from the Trump administration, leveraging its $500 billion U.S. investment commitment, but even a 10% baseline tariff poses significant challenges.

What Happened?

Apple is grappling with the fallout from escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, as the U.S. imposes a 145% cumulative tariff on Chinese goods. Despite years of efforts to diversify its supply chain, Apple remains heavily dependent on China, with nearly 80% of U.S.-bound iPhones produced there.

The company has reportedly stockpiled iPhones from India to mitigate the immediate impact of tariffs, but analysts warn that such measures are temporary. Building up production in India, where Apple only recently began manufacturing its high-end Pro models, could take years to meet U.S. demand.

Analysts estimate that under current tariffs, Apple would need to raise iPhone prices by 85%, a move that would likely alienate consumers. While exemptions or trade deal concessions could provide relief, they are far from guaranteed.


Why It Matters?

Apple’s reliance on China underscores the broader challenges faced by multinational companies navigating geopolitical risks and trade disruptions. The escalating tariffs threaten to erode Apple’s margins, disrupt its supply chain, and force price increases that could hurt demand.

Efforts to diversify production to India highlight the complexities of reducing dependence on China, as scaling up manufacturing in alternative locations is a time-intensive process. Even with diversification, Apple remains exposed to baseline tariffs and geopolitical risks in other regions.

The situation also raises questions about the feasibility of producing iPhones in the U.S., with analysts estimating a U.S.-made iPhone could cost $3,500, compared to the current $1,000 price point.


What’s Next?

Apple may appeal to the Trump administration for tariff exemptions, leveraging its $500 billion U.S. investment commitment and job creation plans. However, even with exemptions, the company faces significant challenges in maintaining profitability and market share.

In the medium term, Apple will need to accelerate its diversification efforts, particularly in India, while navigating the risks of further trade disruptions. Investors and analysts will closely monitor U.S.-China trade negotiations and their implications for Apple’s supply chain and pricing strategy.

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