Is Trump's Tariff's Wrecking Apple And Tesla?

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Trump’s New Tariff Threat Could Slam Apple and Tesla | Trade War 2.0? Donald Trump’s proposed 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico could wreck Apple’s diversified supply chain and derail Tesla’s European expansion. With Apple depending heavily on Mexican manufacturing for key products like iPhones and AirPods—and Tesla’s Germany gigafactory critical to its EV growth—this move could send shockwaves through global markets. Could this be the start of Trade War 2.0? Watch now for a quick breakdown and investor insight.

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00:00Trump just threatened a move that could hurt Tesla and Apple and investors are freaking out.

00:05He's floating a 30% tariff on imports from both Mexico and the EU,

00:10two of the biggest lifelines for both companies' revenue and supply chains.

00:15And if it goes through, it could mean higher prices, lower margins, and market chaos.

00:21Apple relies on Mexico to build iPhones, AirPods, and MacBooks.

00:25Tariffs could force them to raise prices and ultimately eat into their profits.

00:29And Tesla, it's got a gigafactory in Germany and is scaling hard in Europe.

00:33If a trade war breaks out, they're stuck between a rock and a wrecking ball,

00:37just as they're fighting off BYD and other EV companies.

00:41One tariff and two of the world's biggest companies could see billions wiped off the table.

00:46Let us know what moves you're making down in the comments below and follow Benzinga for real-time updates.

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