Trump Exempts Phones, Computers, and Chips from New Tariffs, Including on Chinese Imports

Smartphones and computers are now spared from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

The exemption comes amid worries of how President Trump's steep new tariffs will affect American tech companies that rely on supply chains in China, like Apple.

New White House tariff exemptions for electronics could offer temporary break for tech

The White House announced a temporary exemption for smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics from the steep tariffs that would hike up prices for many products.

Many everyday electronic devices are manufactured in China. Accordingly, there was great concern in the US about massive price increases. Now there is good news for US companies and consumers.

The United States, in the midst of a trade war with China, has decided to exempt smartphones and computers from the recent customs surcharge imposed by Donald Trump. These exemptions apply, in particular, to electronic products imported from China.

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The White House is making the next change in its customs policy. Electrical appliances from China are also excluded from the increases. The Trump administration is thus probably trying to prevent US consumers from having to reach much deeper into their pockets.