Trump Lifts Tariffs on Smartphones, Laptops, and Electronics
Trump has lifted tariffs on a wide range of electronics — including smartphones and laptops — in a move that could ease trade tensions and stabilize tech prices in the U.S.
The Trump administration has officially removed tariffs on smartphones, laptops, and other electronic goods, Bloomberg reports.
According to a notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, these devices are now exempt from additional import duties — regardless of their country of origin, including China, which currently faces a 125% tariff.
The exemption list includes:
- Smartphones
- Laptops
- Data storage devices
- Processors
- Memory chips
- Routers
- Displays
These products are rarely manufactured in the U.S. and account for roughly 20% of total U.S. imports from China, according to Bloomberg Economics. As a result, prices for new iPhones and similar electronics are unlikely to rise — a win for both consumers and corporations.
The decision is also seen as a signal of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The base 10% tariff will also no longer apply to imports from other countries, including Samsung products from South Korea. Taiwan, home to chip giant TSMC, also stands to benefit from the exemption.
