On October 10, 2025, Meta Platforms Inc. (META) closed at $705.30, down 3.85%, as global markets sold off in response to escalating US-China tariff threats. The renewed trade tensions triggered widespread investor concern over potential supply chain disruptions and increased costs, particularly impacting tech companies like Meta with significant hardware exposure through its Reality Labs division. The prospect of higher tariffs on technology components and a possible slowdown in advertising spending contributed to the pronounced decline in META's stock price, reflecting broader market fears about economic growth and corporate earnings.