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

[JippaLippa]

I need to upgrade my iPhone this year (after 4 years) and I forgot about the tariffs...
I alreay expect a 100$ hike, on top of the already egregeous price hike that normally happens in europe.
Just to keep things in perspective, the regular iPhone 16 costs about 1100$, in Europe.

 

[bheathain]

Folks need to understand these are reciprocal tariffs. They're meant to freak the global market out, and countries will lower tariffs on US goods to compensate and get their tariffs lowered by the US. Israel already made theirs 0%. Trump will probably give special deals to Canada and Mexico if/when they do more about border security.

 

[spazzcat]

For anyone that doesn't understand how bad it will get ...

Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act: This act, signed into law in 1930, raised import duties on thousands of goods, aiming to protect American farmers and businesses from foreign competition.

Impact on International Trade: The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act led to a sharp decline in international trade as other countries retaliated with their own tariffs, making it harder for the US to export goods.

Economic Consequences: The reduction in trade contributed to a decline in global demand, further deepening the economic downturn and leading to higher unemployment and economic hardship.

Retaliatory Tariffs: Other countries retaliated by imposing their own tariffs on American exports, leading to a collapse of international trade and a sharp decline in American exports. Economic Downturn: The tariffs worsened the economic downturn by reducing demand for goods and services, leading to higher unemployment and prolonging economic hardship. Economic Experts' Views:

Economists and economic historians generally agree that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act worsened the effects of the Great Depression by hindering international trade and leading to retaliatory tariffs.

Example: Imports from Europe fell from $1,334 million to just $390 million by 1932 and exports to Europe fell from $2,341 million to $784 million by 1932.

 

[DocMultimedia]

In case you haven't noticed. He likes to say things that make the headlines.

And unfortunately he then does things that are even worse than what he says.

 

[ThomasJL]

Tim Crook donated $1 million to that fascist tRump. Therefore, I have no sympathy for Tim Crook if Apple's future sales are bad, and I have no sympathy for Tim Crook supporters if future Apple price increases harm them.

 

[Orange Bat]

Folks need to understand these are reciprocal tariffs. They're meant to freak the global market out, and countries will lower tariffs on US goods to compensate and get their tariffs lowered by the US. Israel already made theirs 0%. Trump will probably give special deals to Canada and Mexico if/when they do more about border security.

The United States is the 800 lb economic gorilla in every room around the world. That is what Trump is betting on. While I have some skepticism that Trump is implementing the tariffs in the right way, I’m very interested to see the results.

 

[spazzcat]

I need to upgrade my iPhone this year (after 4 years) and I forgot about the tariffs...
I alreay expect a 100$ hike, on top of the already egregeous price hike that normally happens in europe.
Just to keep things in perspective, the regular iPhone 16 costs about 1100$, in Europe.

You will want to do in the next few weeks

 

[spazzcat]

The United States is the 800 lb economic gorilla in every room around the world. That is what Trump is betting on. While I have some skepticism that Trump is implementing the tariffs in the right way, I’m very interested to see the results.

The results are going to be global recession/depression that will take a generation or more recover from.

 

[breather]

Congratulations on shooting yourself in the foot Americans.

 

[racerhomie]

Wow.

How much more blood can you squeeze out of a stone?

By doubling down on the suicide nets?

SMFH.

Are you stuck in 2010? Those stories stopped after that. There are 200+ Suppliers working for Apple, not all of it is assembly

 

[oldoneeye]

Best thing you can do is drive over the border to Canada or Mexico and buy your iPhones there ??

 

[nikon1]

I agree, last time the US had tariffs like this it led to the great depression. Let's see if history repeats itself. Even if the EU and the rest of the world doesn't impose tariffs back I think many of American made products will be boycotted by consumers.

If we don’t learn from history, we’re doomed to repeat it!

The Tariff Act of 1930 (codified at 19 U.S.C.ch. 4), commonly known as the Smoot–Hawley Tariff or Hawley–Smoot Tariff, was a law that implemented protectionisttrade policies in the United States. Sponsored by Senator Reed Smoot and Representative Willis C. Hawley, it was signed by President Herbert Hoover on June 17, 1930. The act raised U.S. tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods.

Excluding duty-free imports, when enacted, the tariffs under the act were the second highest in United States history, exceeded by only the Tariff of 1828.[3] The act prompted retaliatory tariffs by many other countries.

The act and tariffs imposed by U.S.'s trading partners in retaliation were major factors in the reduction of American exports and imports by 67% during the Great Depression.

Economists and economic historians have agreed that the passage of the Smoot–Hawley Tariff worsened the effects of the Great Depression.

Congratulations, Donnie”tariff” trump, more than likely you’ve kicked off another Great(er) Depression! Maybe it’s a “Once In A Century Great Depression?”

 

[Stuwil]

This. Let them be greedy and the market dictate the sales.

However if Kuo is spouting this Apple already knows about it before one was put to paper.

That’s why cook gave trump a donation to his Inauguration
As this will helps Apple’s profits worldwide

 

[0049190]

The phrase “may you live in interesting times” is rather apt for today.

 

[sw1tcher]

Folks need to understand these are reciprocal tariffs. They're meant to freak the global market out, and countries will lower tariffs on US goods to compensate and get their tariffs lowered by the US.

😂 Those Penguins need to lower their tariffs against the U.S., ASAP!

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/5-bizarre-locations-hit-by-tariffs-including-an-uninhabited-island.html

Heard and McDonalds Islands

An external Australian territory, the Heard and McDonalds Islands, are located 4,100 km from Perth in Western Australia and 1,700 km from Antarctica.

The territory is considered one of the remotest locations on earth with “rare pristine island ecosystems,” according to UNESCO World Heritage Convention, and it is populated by a number of species including flying birds, penguins, seals , and invertebrates.

To reach the islands, it takes a two-week boat voyage from Perth — meaning visits are rare.

Despite having no economic activity, Heard and McDonalds Islands were hit with 10% tariffs on Wednesday.

 

[0049190]

All the big tech leaders who donated millions to Trump’s inauguration have seen their share prices sink today. You have to laugh at the irony.

 

[Stuwil]

Folks need to understand these are reciprocal tariffs. They're meant to freak the global market out, and countries will lower tariffs on US goods to compensate and get their tariffs lowered by the US. Israel already made theirs 0%. Trump will probably give special deals to Canada and Mexico if/when they do more about border security.

You think that’s what it’s about to make products cheaper for Americans?
It’s not
It’s about making his buddy’s richer
Because there is no way currently to fully switch the iPhone production totally outside of china so in turn Apple put their prices up worldwide & make more money as a consequence of that

 

[RemedyRabbit]

How does this affect consumers outside of the US?

Say I order an MBP and it’s shipped directly to my EU address from China, and my payment is handled via some complicated tax arrangement through Ireland or somesuch, do these tariffs come in to play at any point?

I really don’t understand all this trade stuff 😂

 

[arkitect]

You may have to wait about 8 years if he gets his way.

Only 8 years? I reckon he's planning to go full on Putin.

 

[Stuwil]

All the big tech leaders who donated millions to Trump’s inauguration have seen their share prices sink today. You have to laugh at the irony.

And then it will go back up when they put their prices up & customers end up paying it so it’s a win win for everyone apart from the customer

 

[TokyoKiller]

I wonder if for us Canadians iPhones are considered Chinese or U.S. imports

Things are tariffed based on their country of origin and final assembly. Apple products are tariffed as Chinese imports into Canada.

 

[arkitect]

😂 Those Penguins need to lower their tariffs against the U.S., ASAP!

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/5-bizarre-locations-hit-by-tariffs-including-an-uninhabited-island.html

Heard and McDonalds Islands

An external Australian territory, the Heard and McDonalds Islands, are located 4,100 km from Perth in Western Australia and 1,700 km from Antarctica.

The territory is considered one of the remotest locations on earth with “rare pristine island ecosystems,” according to UNESCO World Heritage Convention, and it is populated by a number of species including flying birds, penguins, seals , and invertebrates.

To reach the islands, it takes a two-week boat voyage from Perth — meaning visits are rare.

Despite having no economic activity, Heard and McDonalds Islands were hit with 10% tariffs on Wednesday.

If it weren't so scary it would be funny.

Jesus wept.

 

[Stuwil]

How does this affect consumers outside of the US?

Say I order an MBP and it’s shipped directly to my EU address from China, and my payment is handled via some complicated tax arrangement through Ireland or somesuch, do these tariffs come in to play at any point?

I really don’t understand all this trade stuff 😂

Because what will naturally happen is the price will probably get bumped up everywhere as a reason to make more profit

 

[arkitect]

Tim Crook donated $1 million to that fascist tRump. Therefore, I have no sympathy for Tim Crook if Apple's future sales are bad, and I have no sympathy for Tim Crook supporters if future Apple price increases harm them.

Agree.
But then again Tim Apple cashed in USD25,000,000 yesterday… so I bet he's crying all the way to the bank.

 

[Stuwil]

Things are tariffed based on their country of origin and final assembly. Apple products are tariffed as Chinese imports into Canada.

Yes but if the tariffs make Apple for example put up the prices in the US for example let’s say for talking sake to 1,299 then they will naturally increase that everywhere