Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors from new tariffs | TechCrunch
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The Trump administration announced significant tariff exemptions for the tech industry, allowing products like smartphones and laptops to escape the 125% tariffs on Chinese goods. While President Trump maintained a universal baseline tariff, the exemptions are seen as a positive for technology firms and consumers alike, potentially preventing price hikes on popular devices. Silicon Valley leaders, including Elon Musk, had hoped for these adjustments, which some industry experts view as beneficial for tech investors despite the ongoing threat of additional tariffs.
The new tariff exemptions for tech products including smartphones and laptops provide a crucial relief for the industry amidst increasing tariffs on Chinese goods.
Elon Musk and other tech leaders engaging with the Trump administration appeared increasingly optimistic about tariff exemptions, viewing it as a 'dream scenario' for industry investors.
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