Demand for iPhones increases in US Apple Stores as customers fear price hikes

There’s a lot going on in the world right now as President Trump last week announced tariffs on imports from other countries. Fearing a potential price increase, many customers are flocking to Apple Stores to buy new iPhones and other products before they get more expensive. Customers buying iPhones before price hike due to US tariffs Employees from different Apple Stores across the US told Bloomberg on Monday that they had seen an increase in demand for products, especially iPhones. According to these employees, many customers have been asking about price increases due to the new tariffs announced by Trump. “Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon,” said an Apple employee. “People are just rushing in worried and asking questions,” another employee said. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple hasn’t provided guidance for retail employees on how to answer these questions or deal with the higher demand. Other employees compare the current deman ... Read full article.