Trump defends tariff exemptions for electronics: Nobody getting ‘off the hook’
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President Trump defended his move on Friday to exempt some electronics from the escalating tariff war with China. He denied the announcement amounted to an “exception,” arguing instead the products were moved to a different tariff “bucket,” and suggested his administration could still impose separat…
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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.
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Trump administration late Friday said they would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a
(CNN) — Electronics imported to the United States will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to a US Customs and Border Protection notice posted late Friday. Smartphones, computer monitors and various electronic parts are among the exempted products.
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.
Smartphones, computers, and semiconductors have been exempted from President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, according to new guidance from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Trump administration says it will exclude electronics such as smartphones and laptops from its recent tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics.
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
President Donald Trump imposed a universal 10% tariff for most countries, while raising tariffs on China to a total of 145%, where many electronics come from.
The Trump administration is exempting imported smartphones, laptops and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs. This will likely ease consumer worries while giving a boost to electronics giants.
Trump administration exempts electronics from reciprocal tariffs, including smartphones, computers, and semiconductor chips. Exemptions could be short-lived.
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration’s decision on Friday to exempt electronic devices — like smartphones, iPhones and laptops — from tariffs was only a temporary reprieve but those products will face separate levies, adding more confusion to …
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