Apple Stock Faces Headwinds as 2025 Price Target Set at $320 Amid Trade War Pressures
Apple’s stock (AAPL) opened Tuesday at $198, struggling to reclaim the $200 threshold amid a 19% year-to-date decline. The tech giant, among the hardest hit in 2025, grapples with dual pressures: escalating trade wars and consumer resistance to potential iPhone price hikes.
Tariffs present a lose-lose scenario—absorbing costs would erode balance sheets, while passing them to consumers risks sales erosion. Tim Cook’s leadership faces a pivotal test as Apple navigates these challenges to maintain its market dominance.