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Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout

Last updated: April 12, 2025 10:38 am
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The Trump administration recently made a significant decision to exclude smartphones and other consumer electronics from its steep “reciprocal” tariffs. This move comes as the White House aims to calm global markets amidst a multifront trade war. The announcement, posted late on Friday night by Customs and Border Patrol, specified that smartphones, routers, chipmaking equipment, wireless earphones, and certain computers and laptops would be exempt from the 125 per cent levies imposed on Chinese imports by President Donald Trump.

This exemption is a major victory for tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft. It follows a tumultuous week in US markets after Trump initiated a trade war on April 2, causing global investors to panic and triggering a stock market downturn. While the exemption for smartphones and computers signifies a slight softening of Trump’s stance on tariffs against China, he still plans to apply tariffs to other sectors.

The Trump administration had previously granted exemptions to sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, but the president has indicated his intentions to impose tariffs on these sectors in the future. A White House official mentioned that a separate probe will be launched soon, potentially leading to tariffs on chips.

The exemption for smartphones and computers is particularly beneficial for Apple, as the majority of its supply chain is based in China. Despite efforts to diversify production to India in recent years, about 80 per cent of iPhones are still manufactured in China, primarily at a large factory complex in Zhengzhou operated by Apple’s partner, Foxconn. Workers at the plant expressed concerns about the impact of the trade war, despite operations running normally.

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Following Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs, Apple suffered a significant blow on Wall Street, losing about $700 billion in market value within a few days. The president had mentioned considering excluding US companies from tariffs, but decisions would be made instinctively. Chad Bown, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, noted that the exemptions for smartphones and consumer electronics echo decisions made by Trump during previous trade wars.

As the situation unfolds, economists have raised concerns about the broad impact of Trump’s tariffs on US consumer goods, warning of potential inflation and negative effects on economic growth. New York Fed chief John Williams even suggested that US inflation could rise as high as 4 per cent due to the tariffs.

In the midst of these developments, companies like Apple, TSMC, and Nvidia are reportedly working to onshore their manufacturing in the US at the direction of the President. The White House emphasized the importance of not relying on China for critical technologies like semiconductors, chips, smartphones, and laptops. Apple declined to provide any comments on the matter.

In conclusion, the exemption of smartphones and consumer electronics from reciprocal tariffs marks a significant turn in the ongoing trade war. The impact of these decisions on the tech industry and the broader economy remains to be seen, as global markets continue to navigate the uncertainties brought about by the trade tensions.

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