The price of iPhones in Pakistan is expected to surge to over Rs 1 million ($3000-$3500) due to new US tariffs.
New trade tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump on imports from China and Taiwan, key suppliers for Apple, will impact the cost of mobile phones, including the iPhone, in international markets like Pakistan.
The 50% tariff on Chinese imports and 32% tariff on Taiwanese goods would directly affect the pricing of iPhones and other electronics in Pakistan, potentially increasing the cost of an entry-level iPhone 16 by up to 40% and premium models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max by 43%.
The potential price surge of iPhones and other Apple devices in Pakistan would make them even more inaccessible to the average Pakistani consumer and would also escalate the cost of other electronics that rely on Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturing.