Trump exempts electronics, phones, computers from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones, computers, and other electronics have been granted exemptions from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, as announced by the administration.

In a move benefiting consumers, the United States will not impose the new duties on approximately 20 products listed in the guidance provided by Customs and Border Protection.

The list, released late on Friday night, also includes routers and semiconductor chips.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) referred to a presidential memorandum issued on Friday, which has not been publicly released by the White House, as the reason behind the new guidance.

The exemptions seem to cover products manufactured in China, which had previously faced high levies from Trump.

“All products properly classified in these listed provisions will be excluded from the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257, as amended,” according to the notice.

The White House did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

Earlier in the week, Trump granted foreign nations, excluding China, a 90-day reprieve on reciprocal tariffs following market concerns and interest from several countries seeking new trade deals with the US.

“We’re in a very good position,” said the president regarding tariff negotiations while on Air Force One.

Regarding China, Trump expressed optimism, saying, “I think something positive is going to come out of it.”

This exemption is a positive development for consumers who were facing higher prices for imported electronics and for companies like Apple that rely on Chinese manufacturing or components for their products.