With Apple's earnings call just hours away and September's iPhone 17 launch looming, one uncomfortable truth is becoming clear: your next iPhone upgrade might seriously damage your wallet. Between Trump's tariff threats and Apple's ambitious spec upgrades, we're looking at what could be the most expensive iPhone generation in history. What you need to know: Trump's 25% tariff threat could add hundreds to iPhone 17 prices, building on component costs that continue rising with premium features Component costs continue climbing with new premium features that compound manufacturing complexity Apple's already dealing with $900 million in tariff costs this quarter that signal deeper pricing pressures ahead The $2,500 tariff reality check Here's the kicker: Trump announced in May that Apple must "build iPhones here or pay the price" with a 25% tariff on devices not manufactured in the US. The math is brutal—analysts estimate US-made iPhones could cost between $1,500 and $3,500,...more
