Trump Administration Exempts Consumer Electronics from Tariffs Amid 125 Percent Tariff and U.S.-China Trade Tensions

The Trump administration has announced exemptions for a variety of consumer electronics from import tariffs, providing relief to U.S. tech firms amid ongoing trade tensions with China. This decision follows a recent move by Beijing to impose a 125 percent tariff on U.S. products. The exemptions are viewed as a potential easing of the trade war, which has seen escalating tariffs affecting various sectors, particularly electronics and semiconductors. The announcement suggests that U.S.-China trade tensions may have peaked for the time being, although uncertainty remains in the semiconductor industry, particularly for countries reliant on exports like Malaysia.