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Tech Billionaires Lose $80 Billion After Trump’s Tariff Policy Shakes Markets

Trump’s April 2 global tariff announcement has triggered a sharp downturn in tech stocks, eroding the fortunes of leading tech CEOs despite their prior political support.

Billionaire backers of President Donald Trump are watching their fortunes tumble
Some of tech's top leaders showed their support for President Donald Trump by donating to and attending his inauguration. Their businesses have now taken a significant hit from Trump's tariff policies.
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Tech company CEOs at Trump's inauguration day.

Overview

  • Trump's 10% global tariff policy, announced on April 2, has caused significant declines in tech company stock values, with some falling as much as 30%.
  • Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos have collectively lost $80 billion in net worth since the tariffs were introduced, with Musk experiencing the steepest personal wealth decline.
  • Apple has been particularly affected due to its reliance on international manufacturing, with its stock price dropping approximately 30%.
  • Despite donating millions to support Trump’s inauguration, tech leaders and their companies have seen no insulation from the economic fallout of his policies.
  • The tariff policy has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, intensifying financial losses for companies dependent on international production hubs like Vietnam.