Washington: US President Donald Trump has exempted electronic goods imported from other countries from additional taxes, a day after the US imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese products.<\/p>\n
The exemption covers items such as smartphones, computers, semiconductors, solar cells, memory cards, and other electronic goods.<\/p>\n
According to a notice issued by the US Customs and Border Protection, the move will also apply to similar products arriving from China, providing some relief despite the broader tariff hike.<\/p>\n
The decision is being seen as a relief for US tech companies, which had raised concerns that increased taxes on Chinese goods could lead to a sharp rise in electronics prices in the American market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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