US says it will exclude some electronics from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Big tech companies such as iPhone maker Apple are expected to benefit from the announcement Picture: Yuki Iwamura/AP

The Trump administration says electronics such as smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that are not usually made in the US.

The announcement late on Friday would also benefit big tech companies such as Apple and Samsung.