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Concerns about rising consumer prices loom large over this discussion. While Trump insists that Apple should absorb the costs of any tariffs without passing them to consumers, industry experts warn that inflated prices could lead to backlash from voters. Schwartz, another commentator in the discussion, highlighted that if the production costs were to rise dramatically—potentially doubling or tripling the price of iPhones—it could be politically disastrous for the Republican Party.