Trump’s Tariffs Cause Boeing Stock Plunge — Is Airbus Next?

At press time on April 2

Boeing stock (NYSE:BA) was trading at $167.01, after a 6.58% drop on the 1-week chart. President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, to be announced later today, could severely impact the aviation giant’s long and complex supply chain.

This latest move has brought BA shares back in the red, as year-to-date (YTD) losses stand at 2.09%.

Wall Street maintains a bullish long-term outlook, despite regulatory uncertainty and delays in crucial component production.

In the long run

The Boeing shares will likely recover. There’s a simple reason. The aerospace company operates as part of a duopoly. Beyond Boeing, only one other venture produces large, commercial aircraft. That business is European aviation giant Airbus.

In contrast with Boeing stock, Airbus stock (OTCKMKTS: EADSY) hasn’t seen a similar pullback. On a YTD basis, EADSY shares, which currently trade at $45.28, are up 13.65%.

So, is that gap about to close?

Is Airbus the next aerospace company about to plummet to the ground in terms of stock price? Two reasons exist as to why EADSY stock will likely weather present volatility and new tariff measures.

Firstly, Airbus stock maintains a degree of immunity to tariffs, seeing as how it maintains a