Samsung is facing the risk of having to drastically adjust smartphone prices in the US after former President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 25% tax on devices manufactured abroad and sold in the US market. According to experts, this move could increase the price of Galaxy models in the US by up to 40%.

The biggest concern comes from the fact that Samsung currently manufactures most of its smartphones outside the US, with Vietnam being one of its main bases. High-end models such as the Galaxy S series, Z Fold and Z Flip, along with many mid-range and popular products, are all assembled here before being exported to the US.

Previously in April 2025, the Trump administration removed phones and some electronic devices from the list of reciprocal tariffs. However, as many companies continue to expand their manufacturing plants outside the US, Mr. Trump has threatened to reimpose tariffs, and Samsung is no exception.

According to a source from the Korean newspaper FNNews, an “emergency situation” has been activated at Samsung after it was possible that a 25% import tax would be applied as early as next month. It is estimated that the selling price of some Galaxy models in the US could increase by 30 or even 40%.

Analysts said that if Samsung builds a factory in the US to avoid the tax, the localization cost will be a significant burden. In the coming time, the company is expected to make the most of its global production centers to minimize the impact, but this is unlikely to completely solve the problem.

The biggest concern now is the impact on the foldable phone line that is about to launch in July. Some predictions say that the selling price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be up to $2,500, an increase of about $600 compared to the previous generation. If the situation is not resolved, this will be a significant price shock for consumers in the US market.