No one really knows how the Trump administration's tariffs are going to shake out, probably not even the guy who's imposing them. But it's undeniable that they're creating an air of uncertainty around big-ticket purchases this year — especially if you're considering an upgrade to an iPhone 17 when the new models ship this fall.
Apple hasn't tipped its hand on pricing yet and likely won't right up until the moment when the new phones are revealed. But the company has acknowledged that tariffs have the potential to impact its business. When announcing its quarterly earnings this past week, Apple told Wall Street analysts that it anticipates the tariffs will add $900 million to its costs during the June quarter.
