#USElectronicsTariffs The US has temporarily exempted certain electronics from tariffs, including smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and semiconductor manufacturing machines. This exemption applies to both the 125% tariff on goods from China and the universal baseline 10% tariff on goods from nearly every other nation.

*Tariff Details:*

- *Exempted Products:* Smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and semiconductor manufacturing machines

- *Tariff Rates:*

- 125% tariff on Chinese goods (temporarily exempt for specified products)

- 10% universal baseline tariff (also temporarily exempt for specified products)

- 20% duty on China (separate levy for fentanyl-related issues, not exempt)

*Future Developments:*

- *Semiconductor Tariffs:* Expected to be introduced in about a month or two, targeting semiconductors used in electronics products

- *Sector-Specific Levies:* The US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, indicates these tariffs will be part of a special focus-type tariff to reshore production ¹ ²

*Impact on Industries:*

- *Tech Industry:* The exemption is seen as a positive development for tech investors and companies like Apple and Nvidia, which rely heavily on Chinese manufacturing

- *Consumers:* The exemption may help avoid price increases on electronics, but targeted tariffs and restrictions could still impact the industry ²