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Tim Cook Says Tariffs Didn’t Drive iPhone 17 Price Hikes as New Lineup Hits Stores

Apple is steering more production to India and Vietnam to limit exposure to U.S. levies.

Overview

  • Apple published starting prices: iPhone 17 at $799 (256GB), iPhone Air at $999 (256GB), iPhone 17 Pro at $1,099 (256GB), and iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,199 (256GB).
  • The base price of the iPhone 17 Pro rose by $100, and the Plus model was replaced by a slimmer, higher‑priced iPhone Air.
  • To mitigate tariffs, Apple has shifted U.S.-bound iPhone sourcing toward India and Vietnam, moving away from heavy reliance on China.
  • Apple reported approximately $800 million in tariff-related costs in the June quarter and projected about $1.1 billion for the current quarter.
  • The company pledged $600 billion in U.S. investments over the next four years, an announcement that included a public appearance by Tim Cook with President Trump.