US President Donald Trump’s announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs caused havoc in the markets, notably hitting Big Tech stocks such as Apple. The company lost more than $300bn in market value the next day, and its path forward is complicated. The FT’s San Francisco correspondent Michael Acton explains why the iPhone maker is vulnerable, and what options it has to minimise the damage.
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For further reading:
Apple loses more than $300bn in market value from Trump tariff hit)
Apple and other US tech groups hit as Donald Trump targets suppliers)
Fraying transatlantic ties will cost companies dearly)
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Why Apple can’t leave China)
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