Trump Administration Temporarily Exempts Key Electronics from China Tariffs

Smartphones, laptops, and semiconductor equipment are excluded from 125% tariffs on Chinese imports, with new sector-specific tariffs expected soon.

The tariff exemptions, announced late Friday, apply to products like smartphones, laptops, memory chips, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
The exclusions are retroactive to April 5, ensuring imports since that date benefit from the updated policy.
A 10% baseline tariff and a 20% fentanyl-related tariff on Chinese imports remain in place despite the exemptions.
Officials have clarified that these exemptions are temporary, with separate tariffs on semiconductors and other electronics anticipated within the next two months.
China has criticized the U.S. policy, urging a complete cancellation of reciprocal tariffs, while U.S. tech firms like Apple and Samsung welcome the short-term relief.