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Everybody's Business: Tariffs Interrupted--Bonds, iPhones and an Ancient Howl
Apr 11, 2025
Tracy Alloway and Mark Gurman dive into the chaotic impact of tariffs on the tech world. Alloway, a financial markets expert, discusses how President Trump's tariff strategies rattled the bond market, prompting a sudden policy pause. Gurman, Bloomberg's tech correspondent, unpacks the dilemma Apple faces with rising prices and consumer reactions as tariffs loom. The duo also intriguingly connects trade policies to the ancient howl of extinct species, blending economics with unexpected scientific discoveries.
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- The imposition of tariffs during the Trump administration has drastically affected Apple's pricing strategies, compelling the company to adapt amidst rising production costs.
- Recent volatility in the stock and bond markets is causing investors to reconsider their strategies as political decisions significantly impact economic stability.
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