US President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, laptops, chips, tablets, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and televisions from Chinese tariffs. This decision is aimed at protecting American consumers from price increases. The list of exemptions includes smartphones, computers, memory chips, hard drives, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, published on the US Customs and Border Protection website. Tariffs were exempted starting April 5.
On April 10, 2025, US President Donald Trump increased import tariffs for Chinese goods to 145%. China's Ministry of Finance announced an increase in tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%, with new rates taking effect starting April 12. Companies HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have announced a two-week freeze on laptop shipments from Taiwan to the US.
The modular notebook and mini-PC manufacturer Framework has halted sales of some of its products in the US due to new tariffs. Razer also announced the suspension of direct laptop shipments to the US; only additional components and accessories are available on their website for users.