Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

By MAE ANDERSON The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from reciprocal tariffs a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren t usually made in the U S The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung The U S Customs and Confines Protection announced items like smartphones laptops machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt