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Uber’s IPO arrives at a challenging time

Uber’s Jump bikes are made in China, and they could see a U.S. import tariff hike if trade talks fall through.

Uber launches its Jump electrical bike service in Brussels on April 25.
Uber launches its Jump electrical bike service in Brussels on April 25.
HATIM KAGHAT/AFP/Getty Images

On Friday, the newest stock to trade on Wall Street will have the ticker symbol “UBER.” Yes, the ride-hailing company is going public. But because of uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war, it may not raise as much from investors as it hopes. Some tariffs have a direct impact on Uber’s businesses.

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