Kuo: Apple Can Reduce Impact of Trump's Massive Tariffs in Five Ways

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Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that if Apple does not raise prices, its overall gross profit margin could face a significant drop of 8.5% to 9%, due to the tariffs significantly raising costs.

However, he outlined five ways in which Apple can reduce the impact of the tariffs on its gross margins going forward: Apple can boost iPhone production in India.

Kuo said if India can secure tariff exemptions through new trading agreements with the U.S., and Apple boosts its iPhone production capacity there to over 30% of its global supply, the negative impact on gross margins could shrink to just 1% to 3%.

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Author / Journalist: Joe Rossignol

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Topics: Update Released Watch Apple Macos Models Firmware Iphone Airpods Sequoia Tariffs

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Published On: 2025-04-03 @ 06:31:34 (1 days ago)

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