Tech Stocks Surge on U.S. Tariff Exemptions Boost

April 14, 2025, 3:20 am

Two separate news pieces highlight the boost in technology stocks following a U.S. tariff exemption. They note that prominent companies, including Apple and its suppliers, experienced significant gains as investors reacted positively to the tariff reprieve. Both reports underline the market’s favorable response and suggest that the policy relief is driving overall financial optimism in the tech sector.

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appleinsider.com / AAPL opens market at highest price since Trump tariff bombshell

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zerohedge.com / Apple Races To Boost iPhone Production In India, Vietnam As Trump Pauses Tariffs

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androidheadlines.com / Trump administration says smartphone tariff exclusions are temporary

The post Trump administration says smartphone tariff exclusions are temporary appeared first on Android Headlines.

wsj.com / Clouds Part Over Apple’s Stock—for Now

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techinasia.com / Apple leads tech stock gains after US tariff exemptions

Nvidia rose more than 3%, Dell Technologies climbed 6.3%, and ASML gained 2.8%.

wsj.com / Asian Tech Stocks, Apple Suppliers Rise After U.S. Tariff Reprieve

Asian tech hardware stocks broadly rose after the Trump administration exempted tariffs on semiconductor equipment, smartphones and other electronics, despite administration officials saying that these tech products would face their own levies.

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