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U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.CBS News - 1d -
Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short-lived, promises future tariffs
The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector. The exemption of smartphones, laptops and ...The Guardian - 46m -
Trump exempts smartphones, computers from most tariffs, a relief for corporate giants
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
It follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China, with the US president saying he will give more detail on Monday.BBC News - 22h -
White House unveils new exemptions on some Trump tariffs
The White House has revealed new exemptions for some of President Trump's tariffs, specifically for electronics like smartphones and computers assembled in China. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has more.NBC News - 1d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips and TVs from new tariffs
President Donald Trump announced he is exempting a number of tech devices and components from his new tariffs, including smartphones and computers. A White House official says the president signed ...NBC News - 12h -
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout
Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for AppleFinancial Times - 22h -
Apple, Nvidia get tariff exemptions for now, but ‘massive uncertainty’ lies ahead
Smartphones and laptops are among items exempt from recent China tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says more focused tariffs are on their way.MarketWatch - 4h -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 1d -
More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary
New comments from President Trump and his top officials are leading to more confusion over his tariff policy, after the commerce secretary said some exemptions may not be permanent. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 2h -
Trump defends tariff exemptions for electronics: Nobody getting 'off the hook'
President Trump defended his move on Friday to exempt some electronics from the escalating tariff war with China. He denied the announcement amounted to an "exception," arguing instead the products ...The Hill - 2h -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 2d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump, top aides fuel tariff confusion by questioning reciprocal exemptions
Financial markets have been whipsawed as the Trump administration alters its tariff plans.CNBC - 3h -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 1d -
Faisal Islam: Trump's iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat
Exempting electronics from US tariffs is a stunning about-turn by the Trump administration after 10 days of chaos.BBC News - 14h -
FirstFT: Trump warns US tech tariff exemption will be temporary
Also in today’s newsletter, Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday, and a British MP is barred from entering Hong KongFinancial Times - 2h -
How to Fast-Charge Your Smartphone
From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common smartphone charging technologies and how to fast-charge your phone.Wired - 3d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Phones, computers, chips exempt from new tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 21h -
China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed 'rational voices' on reciprocal tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry called tariff exemptions a "small step" but urged the U.S. to "completely abolish" reciprocal tariffs.CNBC - 7h -
Google Pixel 9a Review: Still the Best Smartphone
It might not look like a classic Pixel phone anymore, but this Android is still the best smartphone bargain.Wired - 3d -
US stock markets expected to recover after Trump drops tariffs on mobiles
Exemption, seen as a climbdown, includes laptops and chips, and is likely to help firms such as Apple and Nvidia. US stock markets were expected to stage a recovery on Monday after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 7h -
Relief at a Trade Hub on the Southern Border, but No End to Its Unease
In an industrial district in Texas and New Mexico, companies welcomed President Trump’s tariff exemptions for Mexico, but concern and confusion linger.The New York Times - 2d -
Customs 'glitch' impacting Trump tariffs fixed after lasting for more than 10 hours
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain.CNBC - 2d -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says tariff exemptions for electronics are only temporary
Lutnick said on "This Week" administration's exemptions on electronic devices from tariffs is temporary, with "semiconductor tariffs" likely come in "a month or two."ABC News - 9h -
8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - 3d -
An Instagram iPad App, a New Motorola Razr, and Gemini’s Latest—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Nothing teases a new CMF smartphone, Specialized’s new mountain ebike starts at $8,000, and Teenage Engineering's big software update for its sampler.Wired - 1d -
Trump is on a Path to Failure
The fact that Trump survived bad trajectories before doesn’t mean that this one is destined to reverse.The New York Times - 1d -
Wall Street stock futures rise after temporary US tech tariff exemption
Gains come after two weeks of wild swings in financial marketsFinancial Times - 3h -
Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board
Dina Powell McCormick's husband is a Republican senator who received Trump's endorsement, and she served in Trump's first administration.CNBC - 1d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 3d -
‘There’s no bad time to buy a house, only a bad time to sell one’: Will Trump’s trade war lead to a reduction in house prices?
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. into a recession?MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump attends UFC fight with Musk, Cabinet officials
MIAMI, Fla. – President Trump on Saturday took in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, where he was joined by a posse of administration officials and allies. Trump entered the floor of ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 9h -
Did Trump Manipulate the Stock Market?
President Trump’s post on social media caused the stock market to respond in an unusual way. Rob Copeland, a finance reporter for The New York Times, explains whether this could be considered ...The New York Times - 16h -
Latest details on Trump's tariff pause
President Trump announced Wednesday he's increasing tariffs on China while pausing reciprocal tariffs against most other U.S. trade partners for 90 days. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' live ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.Wired - 3d -
Trump and ‘The Residence’ Share a Fixation on Water Pressure
Paul William Davies, the creator of “The Residence,” talks about overlapping themes between his series and the actual Trump administration.The New York Times - 2d