Apple Shares Soar to New Highs as Tariff Exemption Brings Market Relief

Apple Shares Reach Highest Point Since Tariff Announcement Apple opened trading on April 14, 2025, at its highest price since President Donald Trump announced tariffs. The share price rose to $211.44 after pre-market trading saw a rise to $210.28. This surge follows a week of volatile market reactions to rumors and official announcements.

Tariff Exemptions for Apple and Tech Industry

Despite initial statements from Trump that there would be no exemptions, Apple and other tech giants received an exemption late Friday night. The exemption covers nearly all of Apple's products and components, with the exceptions being smaller items like Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, and various cables.

Markets React Positively Despite Uncertainty

The markets have generally reacted positively to this news, despite ongoing uncertainty and conflicting statements from Trump and his administration. Trump clarified on Truth Social that there were no exemptions but merely a re-categorization of tariffs into different 'buckets.' Additionally, he hinted at launching a national security trade investigation into the electronics supply chain.

Future Implications

While the immediate impact has been positive for Apple's share price, the future remains uncertain due to potential changes in tariff policies and further investigations.