Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed that the temporary tariff relief on electronic devices will soon be replaced by new tariffs on tech products within the next month or two. The exemptions on smartphones, computers, semiconductors, and other key tech components were announced by President Donald Trump as part of his trade policies. These exemptions provide a brief reprieve from the heightened China tariffs, but Lutnick emphasized that additional tariffs on tech imports are on the horizon to boost domestic manufacturing. Despite the temporary nature of the exemptions, they offer a momentary respite for companies like Apple that import devices from China. Lutnick’s comments come in response to China’s increased tariffs on U.S. imports and emphasize the need for fair dialog and mutual respect in resolving trade differences.
