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Trump excludes smartphones, computers, chips from higher tariffs
The Trump administration has excluded “smartphones, computers, and other electronics,” even those imported from China, from tariffs it levied last week, reports Bloomberg. The exemptions don’t free them from all tariffs, though, as the outlet says others from before Trump’s April 9th tariffs still apply. Late last night, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its guidance to exempt smartphones,…
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Apple flew 600 tons of iPhones from India to the US to avoid Trump tariffs – Computerworld
Apple chartered six planes to fly 600 tons of iPhones into the US from India to avoid President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs, Reuters reports. That’s an estimated equivalent of up to 1.5 million smartphones. The company relies on iPhone manufacturers located in both China and India; China has now been hit with tariffs totaling 145% and India tariffs of 26%,…
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Analyst predicts the price of your next iPhone could triple if it’s made in the US — that’s worse than tariffs
Tariffs are big news at the moment, with the United States implementing (and then pausing) major tariffs on imports from around the world. The official goal of this is to push companies to bring more manufacturing to the U.S., but is that actually feasible? One analyst doesn’t seem to think so. Dan Ives, global head of technology research at financial…
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All the Companies That Have Paused US Sales Due to Tariffs (So Far)
“Tariff” might be the defining word of 2025. The Trump administration’s crusade to tariff trading partners around the world has upended markets and shaken trust in the United States. The situation isn’t resolving anytime soon, either: Following the U.S.’s decision to impose a 104% tariff increase on Chinese goods, China reciprocated by raising its tariffs on American goods from 34%…
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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Panic Buy’ in the Face of Tariffs
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about the ongoing tariff situation. You might know the Trump administration has been imposing tariffs on countries around the world since February. What started as a 10% tariff on China, for example, has multiplied more than tenfold. Other countries have had tariffs threatened,…
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How to Save if Tariffs Raise Prices on Tech and Appliances
If the tariffs do persist, there are still ways to save money on electronics and appliances. Here are things to keep in mind as you shop: Don’t wait to buy items you already planned to purchase. If you were gearing up to buy a new appliance, doing it now makes sense, especially if you have money budgeted for it. Big…
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Framework delays Laptop 12 orders in the US over tariffs
Framework has confirmed it will no longer be opening US preorders for the new Laptop 12 today, or announcing a price, as it evaluates the impact of Trump’s tariffs. The modular, convertible laptop will still be available later today for buyers elsewhere, including Canada and Europe. The Laptop 12 is Framework’s smallest laptop yet, and its first convertible touchscreen model.…
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Framework stops selling some of its cheapest laptops due to Trump tariffs
Framework says it’s “temporarily pausing” US sales on some of its laptops due to the Trump administration’s tariffs that went into effect on April 5th, according to a post on X. The affected models are “a few base Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U),” the company says, and it has removed them from its website…
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IDC warns US tariffs will impact tech sector spending
IDC has warned that the US government’s sweeping tariffs could cut global IT spending in half over the next six months. The research foundation said the new wave of trade tariffs will drive up technology prices, disrupt supply chains, and ultimately weaken global IT spending. As a result, the organization said it was developing a ‘downside scenario’ that would reflect…
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Why iPhone-as-a-service may make sense as tariffs bite Apple – Computerworld
People are ready to accept it It’s not as if we’re not ready for such a service. Even back in 2022, CIRP Partner and Co-Founder Josh Lowitz said: “Based on current consumer behavior, iPhone users are primed to adopt a subscription service that provides an iPhone bundled with useful apps. Almost half iPhone owners already finance their iPhone purchase, paying monthly…
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