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Trump wakes up to tariff threat to tech

Company Interview24 Apr, 2025

Key points:

Concerns over supply chain disruptions and tariffs affecting tech giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and HuaweiChallenges for tech companies in providing guidance amid economic uncertaintiesImpact of Elon Musk’s decisions on Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) brand, with focus on automation and robotics

Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities shares his view on the current tech landscape, expressing concerns over unprecedented uncertainty, especially in relation to tariffs and supply chain disruptions. He emphasises the impact on companies like Nvidia and Huawei, highlighting how geopolitical issues affect tech giants.

Dan points out the complexity these uncertainties bring to tech companies' planning, using Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) as an example. He remarks on the difficulty of providing guidance amidst changing economic conditions and massive tariffs, touching on the competitive dynamics between US and Chinese tech industries.

Discussing Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Dan comments on Elon Musk's decisions, suggesting a potential shift away from political involvement could positively impact the brand. He notes the significance of automation and robotics, while acknowledging the brand challenges Tesla faces, and looks towards Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOG) strong advertising and cloud sectors.

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