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20 company reactions — good and bad — to Trump’s tariff war

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As the U.S. tariff war escalates under the Trump administration, companies across industries are scrambling to adapt.

From automakers pausing production to tech giants reshuffling supply chains, the ripple effects of new trade policies are reshaping business strategies, investor expectations and global relationships.

Apple is responding to steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports by shifting more of its iPhone production from China to India .

Dell has reduced or eliminated many of its product discounts, effectively raising consumer prices on laptops and desktops.

Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $500 billion in building AI infrastructure and chip production capabilities in the United States over the next four years .

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