Trump denies tariff exception for electronics, says 20% rate still applies
President Donald Trump has reversed an earlier announcement regarding tariff exemptions for Chinese-made electronics. Despite initial reports suggesting that products like smartphones and laptops would be exempt from the newly imposed tariffs, Trump clarified that these items remain subject to a 20% tariff under the "fentanyl-related" category. Furthermore, the administration plans to reclassify these electronics under forthcoming semiconductor-specific tariffs aimed at reshoring critical technology production to the United States.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that the current exemptions are temporary and that new tariffs targeting semiconductors and related electronics are expected to be implemented within one to two months.
This policy shift has significant implications for major tech companies like Apple, which assembles a large portion of its products in China. The reimposition of tariffs could lead to increased production costs and potential price hikes for consumers. Investors and industry stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation, as the evolving trade policies continue to introduce uncertainty into the global electronics market.
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