{"id":1447,"date":"2025-10-13T05:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2025-10-13T05:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:20:03","slug":"trumps-100-china-tariffs-spark-770-billion-tech-selloff-crypto-market-also-hit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/trumps-100-china-tariffs-spark-770-billion-tech-selloff-crypto-market-also-hit\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s 100% China Tariffs Spark $770 Billion Tech Selloff; Crypto Market also Hit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looks like Donald Trump’s eye-popping strategies have left not only his country’s citizens, but the leaders and people across the globe flabbergasted.<\/em><\/h2>\n

U.S. tech stocks<\/a> took a heavy blow after he announced new trade measures against China<\/a>, including a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and upcoming export controls on critical software. The move sparked a massive market selloff, wiping out over $770 billion in market capitalization from leading technology giants such as Amazon, Nvidia, and Tesla.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Nasdaq (US Stock Index)<\/a> plunged by 3.6% and the S&P 500 slid 2.7%, marking their worst trading session since April 2025. The selloff was triggered after Trump\u2019s declaration on social media that, starting November 1, the U.S. would apply export restrictions on \u201cany and all critical software<\/em>,\u201d intensifying trade tensions with Beijing.<\/p>\n

Tech Giants Hit Hard by Tariff Shock<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Among the hardest hit was Nvidia, whose market capitalization fell by an astonishing $229 billion. Once celebrated for becoming the world\u2019s first $4.5 trillion company in late September, Nvidia\u2019s losses highlight how deeply reliant the AI industry has become on global supply chains and stable trade relations. The company\u2019s GPUs remain central to the booming artificial intelligence infrastructure that powers tools like OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT, which recently surpassed 800 million weekly users.<\/p>\n

Amazon also suffered major losses, shedding $121 billion in market value\u2014erasing all its gains for 2025. The e-commerce and cloud leader, which competes directly with Microsoft in AI-focused data center<\/a> operations, saw its stock fall about 5% during trading and another 2% in after-hours movement.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Tesla saw its market capitalization sink by $71 billion, as investors worried about the impact of higher tariffs on global supply chains and the electric vehicle market.\u00a0Microsoft, heavily invested in AI and cloud computing, wasn\u2019t spared either, losing $85 billion in market value. Other major tech firms followed the downward trend\u2014Alphabet dropped 2% and Meta Platforms slid nearly 4%.<\/p>\n

Ripple Effect: Crypto Market Suffers Heavy Losses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ripple effects of Trump\u2019s tariff announcement<\/a> reached the cryptocurrency market, which saw a sharp selloff. Bitcoin fell 8.4%, leading to a $19 billion wipeout across digital assets. Analysts linked the drop to investor fears that tighter U.S.\u2013China trade restrictions could slow global technology flows and dampen speculative investments.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s post on his Truth Social platform<\/a> accused Beijing of aggressive trade practices, particularly its control over rare earth minerals essential for semiconductor and EV production. The message reinforced the administration\u2019s push for economic self-reliance in critical tech sectors.<\/p>\n

The recent market shock underscores the fragility of the ongoing tech rally, which has been fueled by massive investments in AI and advanced computing. With Trump\u2019s new<\/a> 100% China tariffs<\/strong> and export controls<\/em> set to begin in November, analysts expect continued volatility across both stock and crypto markets.<\/p>\n

As investors digest the implications of a renewed U.S.\u2013China trade war,<\/a> tech giants and traders alike are bracing for a turbulent final quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n

FAQs on Trump’s Tariff Saga<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. How do Trump\u2019s tariffs affect tech stocks?
Higher tariffs on Chinese goods increase production and supply chain costs for tech firms, leading to lower profit margins and investor sell-offs, as seen with Amazon, Nvidia, and Tesla.<\/p>\n

2. Why did the crypto market fall after Trump\u2019s announcement?
The crypto market dropped due to investor uncertainty and reduced risk appetite following the tariff announcement, which raised fears of a broader global slowdown.<\/p>\n

3. Which companies were hit hardest by the tariff news?
Nvidia lost about $229 billion in market value, Amazon fell by $121 billion, Tesla by $71 billion, and Microsoft by $85 billion, while Alphabet and Meta also saw sharp declines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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