In a recent address, President Trump emphasized his desire for Apple to manufacture iPhones within the U.S., threatening substantial tariffs if this demand is unmet. However, experts warn that producing iPhones domestically could be prohibitively expensive, with costs likely exceeding $3,500 per unit. Transitioning production would require significant investment and time, with estimates suggesting $30 billion and three years to relocate only a fraction of the supply chain. This reflects a broader trend where American companies have largely shifted manufacturing overseas for cost efficiency, impacting the value of Apple amidst tariff concerns.
I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else.
U.S.-made iPhones will likely cost more than three times their current price of around $1,000.
It would cost Apple about $30 billion and three years to move just 10% of their supply chain to the US to begin with.
The making and assembly of smartphone parts shifted to Asia decades ago, as American companies largely focused on software development and product design.
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