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How Much Would an iPhone Cost if Made in America?
7th April 2025
What if Apple moved iPhone production to the USA? In this video, we unpack the economics behind tariffs, reshoring, and global supply chains, using Apple’s iconic iPhone as the case study. Trump-era tariffs, a shifting global manufacturing landscape, and rising political pressure to “Make in America” could send iPhone prices soaring — but why?
We explore:
The impact of a 54% import tariff on Chinese-made iPhones
Why producing iPhones in the US could cost over $2,000 per unit
How supply chains, labour costs, infrastructure and scale impact pricing
The role of Vietnam and India in Apple’s production strategy
Why iPhones are so vital to Apple’s bottom line
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.
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