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Apple Plans iPhone 17 Price Hikes, Avoids Linking to Tariffs

The company aims to justify higher prices with new features and designs while navigating U.S.-China trade tensions and supply chain shifts.

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Overview

  • Apple is reportedly considering raising prices for its iPhone 17 lineup, expected to launch this fall, citing new features and design changes as justification.
  • The company is avoiding attributing price increases to the 20% U.S. tariff on Chinese-assembled products, which remains in effect despite broader tariff suspensions.
  • Apple has shifted most U.S.-bound iPhone production to India, but high-end Pro models will still be manufactured in China due to infrastructure limitations.
  • The iPhone 17 series is rumored to include a new ultra-thin model, the iPhone 17 Air, alongside camera and performance upgrades across the lineup.
  • Apple is also finalizing plans for its 2027 product roadmap, including a foldable iPhone, an all-glass anniversary model, and AI-powered wearables.