Trump Denies Tariff Exemptions for Electronic Devices and Threatens New Restrictions on Chips

U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports claiming certain electronic devices were exempted from tariffs,
stating that these products are still subject to a 20% duty.

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Trump clarified that the affected devices fall under what he referred to as the “Fentanyl Tariffs”,
imposed to pressure countries like China, Canada, and Mexico to curb the flow of narcotics into the U.S.
He noted that these products have been reclassified under a different tariff category.

Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced new exemptions that included smartphones and computers,
narrowing the scope of previous tariffs imposed by Trump — 125% on Chinese goods and 10% on most other countries.

Despite this announcement, Trump affirmed that electronic products originating from countries subject to the “Fentanyl Tariffs” will remain under a 20% tariff.

China welcomed the exemptions, describing them as a limited step in the right direction,
but urged Washington to fully remove the tariffs.
It emphasized that mutual respect and dialogue are the best path to resolving trade disputes.

Semiconductors Chips

New tariffs on the chip industry under review

In a separate context, Trump revealed the launch of a formal investigation targeting the semiconductor supply chain,
with an eye toward imposing additional tariffs to protect the vital U.S. tech sector.

Media reports indicate that the investigation is being conducted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962,
which authorizes the president to restrict imports deemed a threat to national security.

Economic analysts expect this move to escalate tensions with key East Asian countries, especially Taiwan,
one of the largest chip suppliers to the U.S. This could directly impact American tech companies that heavily rely on importing these components.

Trump emphasized that the U.S. “will no longer allow itself to be held hostage by unfair trade practices,
“ calling for greater domestic manufacturing and restoring balance in trade relations with what he described as “hostile nations.”

Trump Denies Tariff Exemptions for Electronic Devices

Trump Denies Tariff Exemptions for Electronic Devices

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