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US President Donald Trump’s administration has granted tariff exclusions from steep tariffs to smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break to tech companies like Apple that rely on imported products.
In a notice to shippers, the US Customs and Border Protection agency published a list of tariff codes excluded from the import taxes.
US President Donald Trump excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

Our series on brand overviews continues, and again with another Chinese newcomer.
This time, it’s Xpeng, which holds the unique distinction of being an entirely privately owned company focused solely on electric vehicles (EVs).
It has high-profile executives and financial backing from several international businesses, and it’s international expansion is relatively fresh despite having existed since 2014.
Xpeng: A guide to everything you need to know comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

As the smoke cleared from President Trump’s tariff-induced global economic explosion, one clear target emerged – China.
It is the world’s second biggest economy, America’s largest trading partner and the country Mr Trump has long accused of unfair trade practices.
World leaders were “kissing his ass” dying to do a deal, Mr Trump told the National Republican Congressional Committee President’s Dinner, hours before the tariffs kicked in.
Is Trump already living in China’s world? comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

Are smart light bulbs actually as efficient as regular ones and are there considerations that can help to make the most out of their lifespan?

Taipei | President Donald Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, representing a major reprieve for global technology manufacturers including Apple and Nvidia even if it proves a temporary one.
The exclusions, published late Friday (Saturday AEST) by US Customs and Border Protection, narrow the scope of the levies by excluding the products from Trump’s 125 per cent China tariff and his baseline 10 per cent global tariff on nearly all other countries.
Trump exempts smartphones from China tariffs in climbdown comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

Many consider the MacBook Air is the gold standard in laptops, but others hate macOS. If you want a slick laptop with a different OS, here’s where to look.