Dhaka, April 12 -- Despite the Trump administration's hopes, Apple is unlikely to begin producing iPhones in the United States, even with tariffs on Chinese-made goods now as high as 145%.

Since launching the iPhone 18 years ago, Apple has relied heavily on its manufacturing base in China, where it built an intricate supply chain dating back to the 1990s. Moving production to the US would require billions in investment, take years to establish, and significantly raise costs - potentially tripling the retail price of an iPhone and hurting demand for its flagship product.

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives dismissed the idea, saying an iPhone currently selling for $1,000 could cost over $3,000 if produced in the US He suggested the earli...