Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100: US Stocks Slide on Trump’s Apple and EU Tariff Push

Apple, a bellwether in tech and the broader market, faces renewed cost and supply chain risks if Trump’s tariff threat materializes. The mandate that iPhones be domestically produced or face heavy levies represents a significant challenge to the company’s global manufacturing model. With Apple accounting for a significant portion of the Nasdaq’s weight, further downside in the stock could drag the entire tech sector.

Is the Broader Trade Policy Shift Raising Inflation Risks Again?

Investors had been hoping that a 90-day pause in tariff hikes would lead to trade resolutions, but Trump’s latest comments suggest otherwise. The proposed tariffs on the EU and Apple add to inflation concerns, especially after Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating over fiscal health worries. Higher import taxes could flow through to consumer prices, complicating the inflation outlook and influencing Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Market Outlook: What Should Traders Watch Next?

The latest tariff salvo revives trade war risks just as markets were stabilizing. Traders should keep a close eye on further responses from the EU and Apple, developments in the U.S. Senate on Trump’s tax bill, and any Federal Reserve commentary on inflation pressures linked to trade policy. Yields and tech stocks remain key sentiment drivers in the near term.

More Information in our Economic Calendar.