Apple loses nearly $640 billion in market value.

As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, it seems that Apple is one of the companies feeling the heat. President Donald Trump recently announced his intention to impose an additional 50% tariff on imported Chinese products, adding to the existing tariffs already in place. This move comes in response to China retaliating with tariffs of its own on US imports. Trump took to social media to warn that if China didn’t back down, further tariffs would be imposed by the US.

Despite warnings from analysts and even some close to Trump that this move could have serious consequences for the market, the US president remains steadfast in his decision. These additional tariffs come on the heels of Trump imposing tariffs on imports from nearly every country, including places where penguins outnumber people, while excluding Russia, a seemingly friendly nation, and South Korea.

With the likelihood of these tariffs becoming a reality, Apple appears to be one of the companies most affected. Following the announcement of the additional tariffs, Apple’s market value dropped by almost 3.7%. Over the past three days, the company’s value has plummeted by nearly 19%. In concrete terms, Apple has lost almost $638 billion in market value, marking one of the largest drops in the company’s history.

Prior to the US president’s latest tariffs, each Apple share was valued at around $223.89. Currently, each share is worth just over $181.46. One of the main reasons for this decline is that many of Apple’s products or their components are imported from China.

Trump’s belief is that companies will start shifting their production to the US in order to avoid the tariffs. However, there is little concrete evidence to support this claim, and given the current market trends, it seems highly unlikely. Apple has been attempting to mitigate the damage by moving some of its production lines to countries where tariffs have not been heavily imposed, such as Brazil. Nevertheless, these new tariffs will undoubtedly impact the future prices of Apple products and, consequently, consumers’ wallets.

Some analysts predict that Trump’s tariffs could increase iPhone prices by almost 43%, even if production is shifted to regions like Brazil, where tariffs are lower than in China. This would undoubtedly have a significant impact on consumers’ purchasing decisions.

As the trade war rages on, it remains to be seen how Apple and other companies will navigate these turbulent waters. One thing is for certain: the consequences of these tariffs will be felt not only by the tech giant but also by consumers around the world.

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