
The cost of owning an iPhone may be about to skyrocket, as President Donald Trump ramps up international tariffs in a move that has left global markets reeling. His administration's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports from 34% to a staggering 125% has not only escalated a growing trade war but also pushed Apple—and its customers—into a challenging corner. With iPhones assembled in China and shipped to the United States, questions are mounting: could these iconic devices be more affordable if they were made on American soil?