Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

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The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.

Trump said the tariff increase for China was because of the country's readiness to retaliate with its own 84% levy on US goods.

The move comes after concerns from US tech companies that the price of gadgets could skyrocket, as many of them are made in China.

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Markets: United KingdomChinaIndiaUnited StatesVietnam

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Published On: 2025-04-12 @ 19:43:30 (2 days ago)

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