Trump administration excludes electronics from reciprocal tariffs

April 12, 2025, 10:20 am

The Trump administration announced a targeted decision to exclude select electronics such as smartphones and laptops from the scope of reciprocal tariffs as part of a broader trade policy adjustment. Officials explained that this measure is designed to keep consumer prices stable and support leading tech companies like Apple and Samsung during ongoing trade talks. The move reflects a strategic effort to alleviate economic pressure amid broader tariff disputes.

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Trump’s administration claims tariffs on Chinese goods will force Apple to make iPhones in the U.S., but that’s unlikely since, despite tariffs of up to 145%, Apple still relies on China for most of its manufacturing.

nationalpost.com / Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S. despite Trump’s trade war with China

It would take several years and cost billions of dollars to build new plants in the U.S.

globalnews.ca / Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, which could keep prices down for popular consumer electronics in the U.S.

torontosun.com / Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ’reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration will exclude electronics such as smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs to help keep consumer prices low and benefit major tech companies like Apple and Samsung.

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

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