Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS), a prominent Western Australian lithium miner, saw its stock price plummet by 5.93% in intraday trading on Tuesday. The significant drop comes as the lithium sector faces mounting pressure from global economic uncertainties, particularly concerns surrounding potential U.S. tariffs.

The downward movement in Pilbara Minerals' stock aligns with a broader trend affecting several companies with lithium projects. Market analysts attribute this decline to the ongoing circulation of concerns about Trump's tariff plans, which has created a cloud of uncertainty over the global commodities market. The lithium industry, being particularly sensitive to international trade dynamics, appears to be bearing the brunt of these worries.

While the ASX 200 index managed to recover with a 0.4% gain on Tuesday, following Monday's 1.7% decline, Pilbara Minerals and its peers in the lithium sector continued to face selling pressure. This divergence highlights the specific challenges confronting lithium producers amidst the broader market's attempt to stabilize. Investors and industry observers will be closely monitoring how long this sector-specific downturn persists and whether any clarity on U.S. trade policies might provide relief to affected stocks like Pilbara Minerals.