US Tariffs on Electronics

There seems to be a lot of recent activity and some conflicting information regarding the US tariffs on electronics as of today, Monday, April 14, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

Recent Developments:

* "Reciprocal" Tariffs and Exemptions: President Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs, including a hefty 125% tariff on Chinese goods. However, a notice from US Customs and Border Protection on Friday, April 11, indicated that some electronics such as smartphones, laptops, hard drives, flat-screen displays, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment would be exempt from these reciprocal tariffs.

* Continued 20% Tariff on China: Despite these exemptions from the new "reciprocal" tariffs, it is important to note that a 20% tariff on Chinese goods related to fentanyl remains in effect, and this also applies to these electronics too#USElectronicsTariffs