iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs
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Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.
  • New tariffs could raise iPhone prices by about 40% in the U.S.
  • Apple’s AI delays are hurting its appeal, while Chinese brands have rapidly integrated AI.
  • Nationalism and anti-Trump sentiment are driving some buyers to Chinese brands.
  • LostXOR@fedia.io
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    1 month ago

    New tariffs could raise iPhone prices by about 40% in the U.S.

    Apple’s overpriced phones have quite a high profit margin; surely they could absorb most of the tariff costs while still making a profit? Or would that not be greedy enough for them?