Trump Administration Confirms Temporary Tariff Exemptions for Electronics Will End Soon
Officials signal upcoming sector-specific tariffs on tech products and pharmaceuticals, intensifying trade tensions with China.
- The Trump administration clarified that recent exemptions for electronics from steep tariffs are temporary, with new sector-specific tariffs expected within one to two months.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized that products like smartphones and semiconductors will be included in upcoming tariffs aimed at reshoring critical industries for national security.
- President Trump reiterated that no country or product category, including China, is permanently exempt from tariffs, despite temporary relief measures.
- The ongoing US-China trade war has escalated, with US tariffs on Chinese goods reaching 145% and China imposing retaliatory tariffs of 125% on American imports.
- Market volatility persists as businesses and consumers brace for potential price hikes and economic uncertainty driven by inconsistent tariff policies.





















































































































































































































































































































































































