Microsoft dethrones Apple as most valuable public company amid $350 iPhone tariff problem

Microsoft bypassed Apple, to become the most valuable public company in the world once. This shift took place as Apple’s shares by 23%, during the past four trading sessions, which leads to a reduction in its market capitalization of $ 2.59 trillion. Meanwhile, Microsoft is stronger than market estimates, $ 2.64 trillion on the latest trading session.

The broader market has negatively affected by President Donald Trump tariff plan, which aims to set tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. This cleaning plan caused fears to increase the price of decline, and the NASDAQ index has decreased by 13% in the same period. Both Apple, but other basic technology companies experience the pressure, as market turmoil continues.

Apple, which greatly relies on Chinese production, is especially vulnerable for the planned 104% tariff for Chinese imports. This tariff, which is planned to start on Wednesday, threatens to significantly increase production costs. Analysts suggest that these tariffs can push the price of iPhone 16 Pro by $ 350 in the United States so that Apple’s market positions are received in the United States.

Before recently, Apple and Microsoft together with Chipmaker Nvidia had a market scores above $ 3 trillion. However, the ongoing commercial war and the sale of the subsequent market have transformed the tournament table, Microsoft is now taking the package.

Efferi analysts said that Microsoft seems to be among those companies that we are more isolated from uncertainties related to these tariffs. These perceived stability has most likely contributed to the current market assessment. In contrast, Microsoft released disappointing income at the beginning of this year, but he managed to maintain the trust of investors.

UBS analysts’ project that tariffs can take significant price increase for Apple products, sharpening the company’s challenges. The heavy relying of Chinese production apples are especially subject to cost increase, which can ultimately affect consumer prices in the US market.

Despite these challenges, the technology giants continue to navigate the landscape of the unstable market.