This week, Samsung bravely reveals some of its most notable folding phones ever. They are thinner, lighter, smarter and yes, more expensive. In the United States at least, this trend can continue in a more dramatic way if President Trump moves forward with his 25% duty on goods produced in South Korea.
Perhaps you did not realize that despite its ubiquitous in the United States, Samsung is based and driven out of South Korea. Like many global tech companies, it manufactures products on its home base as well as in Vietnam, India and Taiwan. In the United States, President Donald Trump is trying to withdraw the production to US coasts and do it most through coercion of customs, which are basically taxes used for all goods sent into the United States. It is a cost that some concerns will eventually be transferred to the consumer.
While he does not directly address the price of the now more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 and other Samsung Mobile devices, Samsung Executive Vice President of Mobile Experience Dave Das said during a Samsung -packed morning panel this week as an answer to a question about the effect of customs, “I say the chips have not fallen.”
Das joked, “The situation is so fluid, so quickly changes that I feel I have to check my phone right now to make sure what I am saying is still applicable.”
Samsung, DAS claims, could be in a better position-in the least as it refers to mobile products — to weather these rapidly changing global trade conditions. “I think one of Samsung’s greatest strengths is how smooth and flexible we are,” Das said, referring to Samsung’s skills in manufacturing and supply chain management.
His team plays different scenarios, but they also keep the communication lines open. “We work closely with this administration to make sure that whatever, Samsung is able to deliver the best products, the best experiences, the best services to US consumers at an attractive price and a competitive price.”
DAS did not specifically talk about any product or referred the price increase of $ 100 on the latest Z Fold model, although it is reasonable to assume that this adjustment is less about customs problems and more about more expensive components (the new 200MP sensor) and manufacture (4.2 mm thickness).
A dynamic situation
Flexibility in the rapidly evolving customs image is key, noticed DAS, adding that the team wants to control and “work with the administration again to make sure we remain on course and focus and we deliver amazing products.”
It is a solid and rational answer in the light of what can be some irrational forces. Keeping track of where the US administration uses tariffs and how much is almost impossible because it has changed, if not per hour, then definitely during the day.
When I write this, the customs in South Korea could equal 25%. As you read it, it can be lower or higher. However, what matters to consumers is what they pay for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, 7 Flip Fe, Z Fold 7, and all these wonderful Galaxy S25 hand sets.
