The technology sector experienced significant losses following substantial reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Notable companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, and Amazon saw massive declines in market value, with Apple hit the hardest due to heavy reliance on manufacturing in China, which now faces tariffs exceeding 50%.
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