President Donald Trump’s April 2025 executive orders imposed a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all trading partners, followed by a sharp increase in duties on Chinese electronics. While subsequent negotiations trimmed the very highest tariff rates, per briefing from Congress’s research service, many consumer tech products still face elevated costs. That means shoppers comparing prices since early April are encountering noticeable jumps on some big-ticket electronics, while other categories have moved more modestly.
According to the Consumer Technology Association or CTA, tariffs on everyday tech could slash U.S. purchasing power by up to $123 billion annually. Per their analysis, here are the most exposed gadget categories on store shelves.
