The Trump administration has announced that smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices will be exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs introduced earlier this month — a move expected to shield consumers from potential price hikes.
The decision is also a relief for major tech companies like Apple and Samsung, which had been facing the possibility of increased costs for accessing the US market.
According to a Bloomberg report, the exemptions — published late Friday by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — reduce the impact of Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports and the 10% global tariff imposed on most other countries.
Key consumer tech products now excluded from the tariffs include smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, and memory chips — most of which are not produced domestically. Experts note that setting up manufacturing capabilities for these electronics in the US would take years.
The move is expected to not only keep electronics prices stable for American consumers but also maintain competitiveness for international tech brands in the US market.
