Tak mustahil harga iPhone boleh cecah harga kereta

FOTHER-MUCKER

Tak mustahil harga iPhone boleh cecah harga kereta April 17, 2025 @ 12:57am

Tengku Zafrul Aziz. - Foto NSTP

KUALA LUMPUR: Harga telefon pintar keluaran Apple, iPhone mungkin melambung dan tidak mustahil boleh mencapai harga sebuah kereta jika tarif timbal balik yang dikenakan Amerika Syarikat (AS) terus dinaikkan.

Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, berkata komponen bagi pembuatan iPhone datang dari seluruh dunia, termasuk cip dari Taiwan, skrin dari Korea Selatan, bateri dari China, modem dan memori dari AS, storan dari Jepun dan kamera dari pelbagai negara, yang akhirnya dipasang di China.

Tengku Zafrul berkata, kos bagi sebuah iPhone adalah AS$549.73 (RM2,424) dan jika dikenakan tarif sebanyak 145 peratus, ia mungkin akan mencecah AS$1,400 (RM6,174).

Jika dibuat sepenuhnya di AS, ada yang mengatakan ia boleh mencecah AS$3,500 atau RM16,000. Bila harga naik di AS, negara lain pun terkesan kerana harga iPhone global biasanya ikut harga AS.

Terkini, AS sudah memberi pengecualian kepada komponen telefon pintar dan komputer, khususnya dari China. Legalah sekejap peminat iPhone kita tapi pengecualian ini pun tidak tahulah sampai bila kerana bila-bila masa Trump boleh naikkan balik tarif," kata beliau melalui video di Facebook.

Sebelum ini, media antarabangsa melaporkan, harga iPhone dijangka meningkat antara 30 hingga 43 peratus susulan keputusan tarif oleh AS terhadap negara yang berdagang dengannya.

Menurut laporan itu, jika tarif berlanjutan Apple berdepan pilihan sukar sama ada menanggung kos berkenaan atau memindahkan kepada pengguna.

Sabtu lalu, AS dilaporkan mengecualikan telefon pintar, skrin komputer, cip dan komponen elektronik daripada dikenakan tarif dan ia terpakai kepada semua barangan elektronik yang dieksport ke AS.

Langkah ini diambil selepas pentadbiran Trump mengenakan tarif minimum sebanyak 145 peratus ke atas barangan dari China yang dieksport ke AS.

Mengulas lanjut, Tengku Zafrul, berkata Malaysia juga adalah komponen penting rantaian bekalan dunia dan antara eksport utama negara adalah semikonduktor.

Ketika pandemik COVID-19 katanya, kilang kenderaan Ford terpaksa menghentikan operasi kerana tidak mendapat bekalan cip dari Malaysia.

Semua negara saling bergantung sesama sendiri

Cip itu kecil saja tapi bila tiada, kilang besar pun tidak boleh jalan. Semua negara saling bergantung dan tiada satu negara pun yang semuanya dibuat sendiri.

Tarif ini seperti kesesakan. Semua tersekat. Daripada pengeluar, pengguna sampailah pelabur. Perdagangan terbuka penting, terutama untuk negara perdagangan seperti Malaysia," katanya.

https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2025/04/1385414/tak-mustahil-harga-iphone-boleh-cecah-harga-kereta

hayrin86

Lebih baik beli jenama selain Apple berbanding Apple kalau tidak sanggup membelinya.

sapeka

Ok je
Tak guna

Dwdrum

Ko ini bodoh juga zafrul... Semua list commponents di atas semua US yang issue kan lisence... Termasuk asml and malaysia vendor untuk manufacture... Reason US boleh control technology japan. South korea.. taiwan and china ... Aku harap meeting dengan trump fight issue ini bukan mocking... Taiwan pernah retaliate issue ini di court lawsuit cost billion sebab IP

Suchi

Kalau camtu moh beli yg ada skrg ni cepat2

vespa_oren

Pengguna iphone dan ipad
Nie dlm plan nk beli iphone untuk org rumah
Malas nk pkai android xiaomi/samsung etc tu
Asyik hang jer

midori888

beli hp ikut kemampuan sendiri...byk apa option lain...

FOTHER-MUCKER

Tunggu dan lihat ipnone17 September ini

cm_vungtau

Kot ye pun nak membongak takder la sampai harga kereta. Main sebut aje calculation pun takde. Kan dah kata electronics tak kena tariff

gadis_tulip

I tengok iphone nie cam bukan lagi lambang T20. Bagi i, biasa2 je sebab sekeliling i even technician, pembantu am even students pon pakai iphone.

kepompong

Kalau iphone naik harga, tkde maknanya competitor nak duk diam2... mesti naikkan jugak harga


Anak i beli vivo yg dari belakang macam mesin basuh rm4699... sepupu dorang semua kata baik beli iphone apooooo

kakikuDibibirmu

@dino Apple tersenyum sinis

tungkai

Time raya dulu bersepah tayang amik gambar guna iPhone tp guna setting auto. Gmbr plak grainy pucat. Sama jugak yg guna kamera DSLR tapi setting auto jugak..

FOTHER-MUCKER

[size=0.875]Article updated on Apr 15, 2025

Making Sense of Phone Tariffs: See How Much iPhone Prices Could Rise

Prices are likely to go up, even if the exact amount is unclear. But don't panic-buy if it means going into debt, experts say.

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The iPhone may have gotten a partial reprieve from tariff hikes, at least temporarily.  

Smartphones like the iPhone were on the list of consumer electronics exempted from the reciprocal tariff, according to a bulletin from the US Customs and Border Protection published late Friday night. At a White House briefing yesterday, President Donald Trump touted that he "helped" Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding tariffs.

On Sunday, Trump said the items on the Customs list were still subject to the previous 20% "fentanyl tariffs," and White House officials said the reprieve from additional tariffs was temporary.

Trump backed down from his sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" last week, leaving a 10% tariff on imports. The one exception was China, where Apple produces most of its products. He increased China's tariff to 145%, which included the 20% tariff he imposed earlier this year for China's role in allowing fentanyl to cross into the US.

Experts say you should expect to pay more for your next iPhone. If Apple passed the full 145% China tariff costs on to customers, the iPhone 16 Pro Maxwith 1TB of storage could increase from $1,599 to over $3,900. With a 20% tariff, that same iPhone could increase to just over $1,900.

Depending on how the tariff war plays out, a price hike could cause many of us to reconsider purchasing a new iPhone, especially amid economic uncertainty. But Apple has ways to offset the impact of tariffs through its services -- including its music, news and data plans -- according to supply chain expert Joe Hudicka.

"Apple will likely absorb some of the tariff costs up front to keep sticker prices stable, then pass the rest on to consumers gradually through service bundles, device longevity and ecosystem upgrades," he said. "Consumers will still pay, just not all at once."

Apple has started to move some of its manufacturing to other countries, including India and Vietnam. Those countries were originally hit with their own "reciprocal tariffs" yesterday -- Vietnam with a 46% hike and India a 26% increase -- but were among the reprieved. However, they still face the 10% baseline tariff that went into effect last week.

And though experts don't expect costs to rise on a 1-to-1 basis with tariffs on goods from China -- and other countries -- you should expect increases. It's unclear, however, exactly how much of an impact the tariffs will actually have on prices. If rising prices cause demand to plummet, experts note that Apple and other producers could reduce their prices to stay competitive.

If you're in the market for a new Apple device or an imported gaming system, like the Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 Pro, here's how tariffs could raise prices, and what you should do to prepare.

How much could iPhone prices go up with tariffs? We do the math

If the full cost of tariffs were passed on to shoppers, we could see anywhere from a 20% to a 145% increase in prices on Apple products produced in China in the coming months. Apple has moved some of its production to other countries, but most iPhones are still manufactured in China.  

Here's how Trump's current "fentanyl tariff" could affect the cost of an iPhone:

How could tariffs increase iPhone prices?

	Current price	Fentanyl tariff (20%)	Potential price
iPhone 15 (128GB)	$699	$140	$839
iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	$799	$160	$959
iPhone 16e (128GB)	$599	$120	$719
iPhone 16 (128GB)	$799	$160	$959
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	$899	$180	$1,079
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)	$999	$200	$1,199
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB)	$1,199	$240	$1,439
iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)	$1,599	$320	$1,919

But there's a lot more that goes into the price of an iPhone than simply where it's manufactured. Apple sources components for its products from a long list of countries, which could face higher tariffs after the pause. And a tariff on goods doesn't necessarily mean prices will go up by the same amount. If companies want to stay competitive, they could absorb some of the costs to keep their prices lower.  

"It won't be as high as one-to-one in terms of the tariff increases," said Ryan Reith, group vice president for IDC's Worldwide Device Tracker suite, which includes mobile phones, tablets and wearables. "The math isn't as clear cut as that on the tariffs."

Will other tech products also see price hikes?

Smartphones aren't the only devices expected to increase prices because of tariffs. Best Buy and Target warned consumers last month to expect higher prices for everything after the latest round of tariffs went into effect. February's tariff hike had already prompted Acer to announce that it was [url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/laptop-prices-increasing-10-due-to-tariffs-acer-ceo-says/#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https://www.cnet.com/tech/comput ... s-acer-ceo-says/%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22raising%20prices%20on%20its%20laptops%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D]raising prices on its laptops[/url]. Top tech brand Anker began raising its pricesrecently in response to the tariffs.

Apple announced a $100 price cut on its new MacBook Air last month, a day after the last round of tariffs took effect. In what was widely viewed as an attempt to persuade Trump to "carve out" an exemption from the latest tariffs, Apple announced in February that it would spend more than $500 billion in the next four years to expand manufacturing operations in the US.

"They already committed $500 billion to US manufacturing, and there was no carve out for Apple," Patti Brennan, a certified financial planner and CEO of Key Financial, said in an email. "No matter how we look at it, prices are going to go up for all of Apple's products."

However, regardless of the exact amount, expect tariffs on goods from China and other countries to translate into higher prices for consumers. That means the tech you use daily, like imported smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs and kitchen appliances, could get even more expensive this year.

Watch this: Buy or Wait Guide: How Tariffs Will Change Tech Prices and What to Do Next

What's going on with tariffs?

Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports plus "reciprocal tariffs" on imports from more than 180 countries on April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day." He's long touted tariffs as a way to even the trade deficit and raise revenue to offset tax cuts, although many economists say that tariffs could lead to higher prices and may end up hurting the US economy. Stock prices plummeted after Trump's announcement as markets reacted poorly to the sweeping tariffs.

Trump has taken an especially hard stance on China, which was already subject to tariffs that Trump ordered during his first term in office. He started in February, imposing 20% in tariffs, then announced last week a 34% tariff on goods from China. Last week, he added another 50% tariff before eventually landing on the 145% tariff against China. China has responded with its own tariffs after each of Trump's announcements.

On Friday, the US Customs and Border Protection listed some key consumer electronics exempted from the reciprocal tariffs. However, by Sunday, the Trump administration said that those products would instead be subject to a "semiconductor tariff."

Tariffs, in theory, are designed to financially impact other countries because their goods are being taxed. Tariffs are paid by the US company importing the product, and this upcharge is usually -- but not always -- passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices.

Should you buy tech now to avoid tariffs later?

If you were planning to buy a new iPhone, gaming console, MacBook or other tech, buying it now could save you money.

But if you don't have the cash on hand and need to use a credit card or buy now, pay later plan just to avoid tariffs, experts say to make sure you have the money to cover the costs before you start accruing interest. With credit cards' average interest rates currently more than 20%, the cost of financing a big purchase could quickly wipe out any savings you'd get by buying before prices go up because of tariffs.

"If you finance this expense on a credit card and can't pay it off in full in one to two months, you'll likely end up paying way more than a tariff would cost you," said Alaina Fingal, an accountant, founder of The Organized Money and a CNET Money Expert Review Board member. "I would recommend that you pause on any big purchases until the economy is more stable."  

One way to save on Apple products, even if prices go up, is to buy last year's model instead of the newest release or a used one.

"Apple has leaned into that with its Certified Refurbished program, much like the auto industry's used car model," Hudicka said. "This program helps extend the lifespan of devices, keeping customers in the Apple ecosystem longer while distributing the cost impact over time."

plywood

FOTHER-MUCKER replied at 17-4-2025 10:56 AM
Article updated on Apr 15, 2025

Making Sense of Phone Tariffs: See How Much iPhone Prices Could Ris ...

However, by Sunday, the Trump administration said that those products would instead be subject to a "semiconductor tariff."

semiconductor tariff ni malaysia nanti pun akan kena kah?

nampaknya isu tariff us masih belum stabil, disebabkan perang tarif masih berlaku, ianya masih boleh berubah bila-bila masa..

kucingitam

takde ke yang nak tebuk atap gulingkan trump tu.. huru hara dibuatnya..

syamzana

beli je la phone yg mampu...ape susahnya.
yg sembang nak beli iphone hutang keliling pinggang, cc reach maximum limit byr pun min amount tetiap bulan...halahhhhh

airfilterkotor

Aku ni phone guna cap cikai jer... asal boleh call, mesej amik gambor keje main tenet sikit sudehh.
Dah 2 kali terjatuh bedebuk atas lantai simen. Hati pun tak sakit.

hayrin86

FOTHER-MUCKER replied at 17-4-2025 10:17 AM
Tunggu dan lihat ipnone17 September ini

Kira lepas Hari Malaysia la tuh (takyah tanya bila Hari Malaysia)..

plywood

Betul ker ni...

US slaps 245% retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war intensifies

China now faces tariffs of up to 245% on its exports to the United States, the White House said. The move, detailed in a fact sheet released late Tuesday, came in retaliation to a series of aggressive actions by Beijing, including a ban on new Boeing jet orders by Chinese airlines.

“China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions,” the White House said, justifying the decision under national security grounds.

The confrontation has rapidly intensified since the US imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods earlier this month. China hit back with 125% tariffs on American imports and further tightened exports of key minerals essential to high-tech and defense industries. The latest US action also follows a broader national security review of critical imports, targeting China’s grip over rare earth elements.

“Just this week, China suspended exports of six heavy rare earth metals, as well as rare earth magnets… to choke off supplies” to sectors like automotives, aerospace, semiconductors, and military manufacturing, the White House noted.

The administration also pointed to China’s earlier bans on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony, materials with strategic and military applications.

While tariffs on most countries have been paused as part of ongoing trade discussions, the US stressed that China’s retaliation had forced its hand. “More than 75 countries have already reached out to discuss new trade deals… except for China, which retaliated,” the statement added.

President Trump’s “America First” trade strategy, the White House reiterated, was designed “to make America’s economy great again.”

China says 'not afraid to fight' trade war with US

Earlier, China hit back with strong words of its own. “China does not want to fight, but it is not afraid to fight,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, urging Washington to stop the “extreme pressure” and “blackmailing.”

“If the US really wants to resolve the issue… it should stop threatening and talk to China on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit,” Lin said.

The White House has yet to clarify whether additional tariffs or export controls are on the table as the national security probe unfolds.

However, President Trump made his stance clear saying, “The ball is in China’s court. China needs to make a deal with us,” said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reading from a statement by the President on Tuesday.

With both sides hardening positions, the latest salvo signals that the long-simmering US-China trade war may be entering its most volatile phase yet