Trump's Tariffs Threaten Apple’s Global Supply Chain, Sparking Stock Dive

Key Points:

• Tariffs Announced: The Trump administration has announced a base rate of 10% tariffs on all imports to the U.S., effective April 5, with additional 'reciprocal tariffs' set to go into effect next week, April 9.
• Impact on Apple: Major regions in Apple's supply chain, including China, Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, face significantly higher tariffs. For example, iPhones made in China will now face a 54% tariff rate, while AirPods, Apple Watch, and MacBook models from Vietnam will face a 46% tariff.
• Economic Consequences: The increased production costs could either severely cut into Apple's margins or force the company to raise prices, potentially reducing demand. This has led to a 7% drop in Apple stock during after-hours trading.
• Market Reactions: Other major tech stocks are also down, contributing to a broader market selloff.
• Previous Tariff Exemptions: During the 2018 trade war, Apple secured exemptions for many of its products. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful this time around.