We recently published a list of 10 AI Stocks You Shouldn’t Overlook Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands against other AI stocks you shouldn’t overlook right now.
According to Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the center-right think tank R Street Institute, Trump’s tariffs could prove to be a massive gift for China, even helping it catch up in the AI race.
“It’s going to be very hard for the U.S. to win the so-called AI Cold War if America’s trade policies are simultaneously tanking global markets, discouraging technological investments, and potentially undermining traditional alliances with key allies.”
Trump’s policies are disrupting supply chains and causing volatility in global markets, which may lead US allies to turn to China to meet their technological needs.
“Suddenly, in the wake of this trade fiasco, we see EU officials saying, ‘Let’s get on the phone with China and talk. Huawei has this telecommunications hardware system they want to sell, and there’s also these AI models that are free of charge.”
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With all the tensions caused by the US tariffs, China’s President Xi Jinping has recently called for stronger ties with Vietnam on trade and supply chains as he attended the signing of dozens of cooperation agreements between the two nations. While Beijing faces 145% U.S. duties, Vietnam has been negotiating a reduction of U.S. tariffs of 46% that would otherwise apply in July after a global moratorium expires, Reuters reported.
“The two sides should strengthen cooperation in production and supply chains,” Xi
The President has also urged increased trade and stronger ties with Hanoi on artificial intelligence and the green economy.
Discussing the meetings, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the two countries’ discussions were focused on harming the United States. However, he said that he did not blame them for holding such talks.
“I don’t blame China; I don’t blame Vietnam. That’s a lovely meeting. Meeting like, trying to figure out, ‘how do we screw the United States of America?’”
-Trump told reporters at the White House.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a technology company. On April 15, Evercore ISI reiterated the stock as “Outperform,” with a price target of $250. The firm stated that it’s standing by the stock in the face of Apple tariff headwinds.
“Apple looks positioned to deliver upside to Mar-qtr but focus will be on Jun-qtr guide and how they incorporate the impact of tariffs. There are a lot of moving parts on the tariff calculations, but currently imports from China are subject to a 20% tariff – though there is concern that we get a sector tariff that impacts electronics imported from China over the next few months.”
The analyst, Amit Daryanani, noted how Apple has been transporting iPhones using multiple Boeing 747 aircraft, demonstrating its major logistical undertaking for inventory management amid tariff tensions. Regardless, the firm remains confident in its rating and price target.
Overall, AAPL ranks 6th on our list of AI stocks you shouldn’t overlook right now. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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