Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook, Instagram block new Apple product

A difficult month for Apple  (AAPL)  stock, marked by high volatility and market conditions, may be about to get even worse.

Many high-growth tech companies are struggling right now, as the recent White House tariffs threaten to complicate their operations. However, Apple has managed to avoid being impacted by these policies, due in part to CEO Tim Cook’s discussion with President Donald Trump.

This development sparked some momentum for Apple stock, prompting speculation that the company could survive the trade war with minimal impact. However, Meta Platforms  (META)  has taken a direct shot at Apple, which stands to complicate matters even further and slow the adoption of something the company has a lot riding on.

At a pivotal time for Apple and for the entire tech sector, the company may be facing an uphill battle as it tries to conquer a booming new market.

Apple CEO Tim Cook helped the company avoid the impact of recent tariffs, but new troubles await in Silicon Valley. Image source: Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Meta Platforms just fired a shot across Apple’s bow

While Apple and Meta Platforms both operate in the tech sector and are members of the Magnificent 7, a group of prominent tech stocks responsible for most of the market’s growth, they are not typically seen as direct competitors. After all, one produces consumer electronics and the other operates social media platforms.