Tariff Threats Jolt Markets: China Tech Dips, Rare Earths Soar 10/10/25
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Tariff Threats Jolt Markets: China Tech Dips, Rare Earths Soar 10/10/25
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- Starting off our market update, we’re seeing some significant movement tied to the latest geopolitical tensions. Major Chinese tech giants are feeling the heat today after President Trump’s recent threats of new tariff hikes against China. Alibaba, the e-commerce and fintech behemoth, along with search engine giant Baidu and online retailer JD.com, all saw their shares decline. Investors are clearly concerned about the potential impact on their global operations and supply chains if these tariffs materialize, reminding us how quickly trade rhetoric can translate into real market volatility. This situation highlights the ongoing delicate balance in US-China trade relations and is definitely something investors in global tech need to keep a close eye on. Read more
Keywords: AMD, AVGO, BABA, BIDU, Chinese tech, Chipmaking, Export controls, Geopolitical risk, JD, MP, Market volatility, NVDA, Rare earth minerals, Supply chain, Tariffs, US-China trade, USAR