Trump tariffs trigger tech market decline

Two reports highlight escalating market uncertainty as retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration have rattled the tech industry. The news points to steep declines in semiconductor stocks, with major names like Nvidia and TSMC facing notable drops that could ripple across the broader technology and AI sectors, intensifying concerns among investors and industry leaders.


10750 cnbc.com / Tariff rates Trump ascribes to other countries are vastly higher than World Trade data shows

A report said the trade-weighted average tariff rates in most countries are much lower than the figures used by the Trump administration.

10667 cnbc.com / Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are 'not good'

Despite tariff impact, Microsoft's top shareholder said he's a long-term believer in the company, given its opportunity in compute and intelligence.

10617 techspot.com / Trump's tariffs send shockwaves through the video game industry

The video game sector must brace for impact following the announcement of Trump's new tariffs earlier this week. According to Aubrey Quinn, senior vice president of the ESA, these tariffs will significantly disrupt game development, as well as hardware and software production.Read Entire Article

10616 cnbc.com / Tech megacaps lose $1.8 trillion in 2 days as Trump tariffs lead Nasdaq to worst weekly drop in 5 years

Technology stocks fell for a second day Friday as retaliatory tariffs from China fueled fears of a global trade war.

10600 cnet.com / Grand Theft Auto 5, South of Midnight and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon

Subscribers can play these games and more with a Game Pass subscription.

10595 appleinsider.com / iPhone 17 Pro predicted to cost over $2000 because of Trump tariffs

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max could near $2,300—almost double current prices—as a 43% increase is predicted in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese and global imports in its supply chain.

10498 techcrunch.com / TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla takes a hit, tariff chaos begins, and one EV startup hits a milestone

TechCrunch Mobility is your hub for transportation news, featuring insights on Tesla's 13-year journey under Elon Musk's leadership, highlighting the company's dramatic ups, downs, near misses, and comebacks.

10423 theverge.com / The AI industry doesn’t know if Trump just killed its GPU supply

AI companies and the broader tech sector are mired in uncertainty over Trump tariffs, sparking market instability, as evidenced by significant drops in stocks like Nvidia (–7.59%) and TSMC (–7.22%).

10427 tomshardware.com / Chinese chipmaker Loongson's new laptop and industrial chips have higher core counts, better GPU

Loongson has successfully taped out its eight-core 2K3000 and 3B6000M chips, designed for mobile/industrial devices, including an iGPU capable of lightweight AI acceleration.

10448 cnbc.com / Technology stocks fall for a second session after Trump tariffs, led by Tesla and Nvidia

Technology stocks fell for a second day Friday as retaliatory tariffs from China fueled fears of a global trade war.

10514 venturebeat.com / Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. over tariff impacts

Nintendo says Switch 2 preorders won't go live in the U.S. on April 9, citing President Trump's newly revealed tariffs.


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