$BTC Why China Doesn’t Need to Respond to Trump’s 104% Tariffs

# **Why China Doesn’t Need to Respond to Trump’s 104% Tariffs—The Top 10 US Companies That Will Suffer Most**

The recent proposal of **104% tariffs** on Chinese goods by former President Donald Trump has sparked intense debate. But here’s the reality: **China may not even need to retaliate.** Why? Because the biggest victims of these tariffs won’t be China—they’ll be **American corporations** that rely heavily on Chinese manufacturing, supply chains, and consumer markets.

Below is an **updated and expanded breakdown** of the **Top 10 US companies that will suffer the most** if these extreme tariffs become reality.

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## **1. Apple (90% of Products Assembled in China)**

- iPhones, iPads, MacBooks—nearly all Apple products are made in China.

- **A 104% tariff would skyrocket prices**, making Apple devices unaffordable for many Americans.

- **Alternative supply chains (India, Vietnam) can’t scale fast enough** to meet demand.

## **2. Ford Motor Company (Heavy Dependence on Chinese Parts & EVs)**

- Ford sources **batteries, semiconductors, and rare earth metals** from China.

- **EV ambitions would collapse** without Chinese battery tech.

- Price hikes on F-150 Lightnings and Mustang Mach-Es would kill demand.

## **3. Tesla (50% of Vehicles, 100% of