Trump Exempts Smartphones and Computers from U.S.-China Tariff Surge

The U.S. maintains steep tariffs on Chinese imports while exempting key tech products to ease consumer costs.

President Trump has exempted smartphones, computers, and certain semiconductor components from the recent tariff hikes on Chinese imports, aiming to shield consumers from price increases.
The U.S. continues to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods, with rates reaching 145%, prompting a retaliatory 125% tariff on American products by China.
Trump's tariff strategy includes a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for most trading partners, excluding China, signaling a selective approach in the ongoing trade conflict.
The White House stated the tariff measures are part of a broader effort to encourage industrial reshoring to the United States.
Despite escalating tensions, Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a trade agreement with China, according to White House officials.