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International Business Times
International Business Times

Trump Tariff Exemption for Phones, Laptops Only Temporary: POTUS Wants Them 'to Be Built in America'

Despite the infamous tariffs from President Donald Trump taking effect last April 9, there are still various smartphones, laptops, and other technologies that have been exempted. However, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed that the exemption will not last forever as they are only temporarily giving tech companies leeway until the tariffs return in "a month or two."

Trump Tariff Exemption For Phones, Laptops Only Temporary

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