Big Tech basically took Trump’s unpredictable trade war lying down

Photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers remarks as President Donald Trump looks on, announcing a $100 billion investment in the U.S., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Oval Office. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Ashley Belanger. Ars Technica – December 29, 2025.

As the first year of Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war winds down, the tech industry is stuck scratching its head, with no practical way to anticipate what twists and turns to expect in 2026. Tech companies may have already grown numb to Trump’s unpredictable moves. Back in February, Trump warned Americans to expect “a little pain” after he issued executive orders imposing 10–25 percent tariffs on imports from America’s biggest trading partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico. Immediately, industry associations sounded the alarm, warning that the costs of consumer tech could increase significantly. […]

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