Apple’s iPhone Sales Soar Despite China Tariff Pressure (and Because of It)
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – Apple expects $1.1 billion in tariffs for Q4 2025, increasing from $800 million in Q3, as it shifts supply chains amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, CEO Tim Cook said.
- During the July 31, 2025, earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook projected tariff expenses of $1.1 billion in the July-to-September quarter.
- Amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, Apple Inc. faces steep tariffs on imports from China, where most iPhones are manufactured.
- Approximately $800 million in tariffs hit the June quarter, below the $900 million forecast, CEO Tim Cook noted during Apple's earnings call.
- According to AppleInsider, Cook cautioned investors that the projected $1.1 billion in tariffs next quarter will push the two-quarter total to roughly $2 billion by September’s end.
- Looking ahead, Apple plans to accelerate domestic manufacturing efforts and invest in artificial intelligence, leveraging the 3 billion iPhones sold milestone to enhance resilience.
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