After receiving complaints from Big Tech, Trump excludes cell phones and computers from his new tariffs.

President Donald Trump decided to exclude cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices from his new import tariffs. This also includes the 125% increase applied to Chinese products.

The decision was announced by U.S. Customs and Customs and Border Protection and is effective April 5. The products will be excluded from both the global 10% tariff and the new, higher tariff on China.

The measure comes after strong protests from the technology sector, which feared a drastic increase in prices. Many of these technologies, such as iPhones, are manufactured in China, and costs could triple if the new tariffs were applied.

The exemption also includes semiconductors, solar cells, and memory cards. Major companies such as Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft are the main beneficiaries of the measure, and now gain time to move their production to the United States – one of Trump’s goals.

According to the White House, Trump wants to reduce dependence on China in key sectors such as chips and smartphones. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that investments are already underway to produce locally.

Despite the exemption, some products from China will still be subject to a 20% tariff linked to previous measures taken by the US in retaliation for “fentanyl trafficking.”

Trump defended the high taxes as a way to balance the global trading system and restore jobs. He said he was satisfied with the direction of his policy and asserted that it could bring benefits in the future.

On Wednesday, the president paused tariffs for 90 days for most countries, except for China, for whom he raised the tariff to 145%. According to the White House, this measure seeks to improve negotiating conditions with other countries.