In a new development regarding U.S. tariffs on electronics, President Donald Trump's administration decided last Friday evening to exempt a group of imported electronic products from China from tariffs. This exemption includes smartphones, laptops, computer processors, memory chips, and hard drives.

### Key Points:

- **Reduction in Tariff Rates:** This exemption has led to a decrease in the effective tariff rate on electronics imports to 22%, down from 27% earlier that day. However, this rate is still much higher than last year's rate of 2.3%.

- **Positive Impact on Companies and Consumers:** This exemption is expected to relieve pressure on major tech companies like Apple and Samsung, and reduce the impact of rising prices on American consumers.

- **Temporary Exemption:** President Trump indicated that these exemptions are temporary and new tariffs may be re-imposed on these products within a month or two, including tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

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