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<blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-moderator" href="https://lawguide.co.ke/understanding-law/legal-forum/profile/lawyer/">Lawyer</a> on April 12, 2025, 3:24 pm</div><div id="pl-4249"  class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4249-0"  class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4249-0-0"  class="panel-grid-cell"  data-weight="1" ><div id="panel-4249-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" data-style="{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;,&quot;background_image_size&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;background_image_opacity&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;border_thickness&quot;:&quot;1px&quot;}" ><div
			
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<p class="break-words" dir="auto">In a significant development, President Donald Trump has announced exemptions for smartphones, computers, and semiconductor chips from the recently imposed tariffs, including imports from China. This decision, revealed through updated guidance from the US Customs and Border Protection, offers relief to tech giants like Apple, Samsung, and others heavily reliant on global supply chains.</p>
<p class="break-words" dir="auto">The exemptions cover a wide range of consumer electronics and components, such as laptops, hard drives, memory chips, and even machinery used in semiconductor manufacturing. With the US sourcing approximately 75% of its smartphones, PC monitors, and gaming consoles from China, this move is poised to stabilize prices for consumers and prevent potential disruptions in the tech industry.</p>
<p class="break-words" dir="auto">While the exclusions provide a temporary reprieve from the 125% tariffs on Chinese imports and the 10% global tariff, some analysts suggest this could be a strategic pause, with sector-specific tariffs potentially looming. For now, the decision is a win for both tech companies and consumers, ensuring continued access to critical technology without the immediate burden of increased costs.</p>
<p class="break-words" dir="auto"><em>Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor this evolving story.</em></p>
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