iPhone 18 Prices May Rise as Trump Confirms Apple-Intel Chip Deal in US

Apple warns an iPhone price increase is unavoidable as AI-driven chip costs surge, while Trump's new Apple-Intel manufacturing deal signals a major shift in US semiconductor production and Apple's supply chain strategy.

Gauri SaxenaTechnology Desk

22 Jun 2026 · 2:18 PM IST6 min read

Trump officially announced the Apple-Intel chip deal on June 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Will iPhone prices increase in India?

Yes. Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that price hikes are "unavoidable" across Apple products. In India, the mid-range and entry-level lineup including the E series iPhones, Neo MacBooks, and Air tablets will likely feel the impact first. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are also expected to cost more than their iPhone 17 counterparts.

When exactly will iPhone prices go up?

Will Intel now make all Apple chips?

Why are iPhone prices rising is it only because of the Intel deal?

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