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Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors from new tariffs

Last updated: April 12, 2025 11:46 am
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The Trump Administration Grants Tariff Exemptions to Tech Industry

The Trump administration recently announced significant tariff exemptions for the tech industry, providing relief for key products in the sector. Despite earlier plans to impose widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump decided to delay certain measures while maintaining a baseline 10% tariff and increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.

The tech industry, known for manufacturing consumer electronics in countries like China, has been closely watching the impact of these tariffs. Trump’s objective to bring manufacturing back to the United States has sparked debates on the feasibility of producing products like the iPhone domestically.

However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently released a list of product categories that are exempt from the new tariffs, dating back to April 5. This list includes smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and semiconductors, sparing them from the increased tariffs on Chinese imports as well as the universal baseline tariff.

Prominent figures in Silicon Valley, including Elon Musk, have shown support for the Trump administration, while other tech CEOs have engaged with the President through donations and lobbying efforts. The announcement of tariff exemptions has been welcomed by tech investors, signaling a positive development for the industry.

Major tech companies like Apple and Nvidia stand to benefit from these exemptions, as do consumers who will avoid price hikes on popular devices like the iPhone. Despite this positive news, the tech industry remains cautious as additional targeted tariffs and restrictions could still be implemented. Reports suggest that a national security-related investigation into semiconductors is in the works, highlighting ongoing uncertainties for the sector.

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