Trump Temporarily Exempts Electronics from Tariffs as Trade Tensions Persist

The US government pauses tariffs on key electronics, providing short-term relief for companies like Apple, while signaling potential new sector-specific tariffs.

The US has temporarily exempted smartphones, computers, and other electronics from its steep tariffs on Chinese imports, easing immediate pressure on companies like Apple.
Officials confirm the exemptions are temporary, with new tariffs targeting sectors like semiconductors likely to be introduced in the coming months.
China has criticized the exemptions as insufficient and is demanding a full rollback of all tariffs imposed by the US in recent weeks.
Apple and other tech companies have been exploring production shifts to countries like India to mitigate the impact of ongoing trade disputes.
Trump's erratic tariff policies continue to create uncertainty in global markets, raising concerns about long-term economic stability and supply chain disruptions.