It would be far too long to wait until they could be made in the US but that is the goal.
The Trump administration exempted computers, along with smartphones and other electronics, from its reciprocal tariffs. This decision, announced late on April 11, 2025, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, excludes these products from the 125% tariff on China and the 10% global tariff on most other countries. The move benefits tech companies like Apple and Nvidia and aims to shield consumers from price hikes, as most of these goods aren’t made in the U.S. and domestic production would take years to establish
The exemption of computers, chips, and smartphones from tariffs shows strategic recalibration—prioritizing consumer tech while maintaining pressure on China. The
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