On April 13th, according to media reports, on the evening of April 11th local time, the US Customs and Border Protection announced that the federal government has agreed to exempt electronic products such as smartphones, computers, and chips from so-called "equivalent tariffs".

The documents show that these products are excluded from the so-called "equivalent tariffs" imposed by the government on trading partners, and the exempted products apply to electronic products entering the United States after April 5th. Refunds can be sought for the "equivalent tariffs" already paid.

According to CCTV News, this measure may to some extent alleviate the price pressure faced by American consumers, while also benefiting electronics giants including Apple and Samsung Electronics.

Financial analyst Hussein Kubesi pointed out that this marks a "180 degree turn" in the US government's tariff policy.

It is understood that currently, most iPhones sold in the United States are assembled and produced in China.

For Apple users, the topic of whether iPhone prices will increase after the imposition of tariffs has been hotly debated, and related topics have repeatedly appeared on hot searches.

If Apple chooses to pass on the tariff costs to consumers, the prices of iPhone series products may experience the largest increase in history.

Taking the iPhone 16 as an example, its base price may soar from $799 to $1142, a 43% increase.

The price of iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to exceed $2300 (approximately 16823 yuan), an increase of over 30% compared to the current price.