Just as investors thought they could take a break from tariff scares, President Trump’s threats of new levies against the EU and Apple threw trade tensions back into focus ahead of a long holiday weekend.

Markets are reacting sharply to unexpected political moves. Here's what's fueling the uncertainty — and why it could matter for your money.

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