Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Trump says there will be ‘flexibility on some companies on semiconductor tariffs, but it’s not clear’ – World News
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: US President Donald Trump attempted to clear up the confusion over new US tariffs on Chinese tech products, following a weekend full of mixed signals leading to uncertainty. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that no country—especially China—is getting a free pass when it comes to trade.
“NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook’ for the unfair Trade Balances, and Non Monetary Tariff Barriers, that other Countries have used against us, especially not China which, by far, treats us the worst!” Trump wrote.
Trump pushed back against reports suggesting exemptions for electronics like smartphones and semiconductors, saying there was no new exception announced on Friday. He clarified that these products are still covered under the existing 20% fentanyl-related tariffs, but are now being placed under a different tariff category. He also slammed the media for not accurately reporting on the subject.
This comes after a Friday evening decision from US Customs and Border Protection that temporarily spared certain tech items like smartphones, laptops, and hard drives from the planned tariffs. Many of these products are made in China, and the move brought a wave of relief across the tech industry.
However, as per CNN, Trump officials are now saying that the pause is only temporary. In various news channel appearances, they explained that the delay is part of a larger review of national security risks related to importing semiconductors—key components in many electronic devices.
Trump said his team is now looking at the entire electronics supply chain as part of upcoming national security investigations. He added that the goal remains the same: more US-made products and less reliance on other countries.
Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff, said in an interview with Fox News, that even though a more detailed list is still being prepared, all companies will have to pay at least a 20% tariff. Some products will face an even higher rate of 125%. These items are also going through a special review by the Department of Commerce.
Miller said this was “always the plan”, since these tech products are critical to US security. President Trump is using Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to justify the move, saying it’s important for the US not to rely too heavily on foreign-made electronics.
Trump’s announcements on semiconductors
Meanwhile, Trump on Saturday said that he will be providing an update on Monday as to how his administration will approach the semiconductor tariffs. Keep watching this space for more information on Trump tariffs.
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Trump Tariffs Live Updates: China to ‘strictly implement all measures to control US’ in accordance with law
According to MKTNews, the Chinese customs deputy director-general said that in the first quarter of this year, the economy got off to a steady start. Despite challenges, foreign trade continued to grow in both size and quality. He also said that China will strictly follow all legal measures to manage its trade with the United States and will take steps to protect its national sovereignty and security.
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: There shouldn’t be any ambiguity in markets, says Trump
Trump also said that there will be some flexibility on semiconductor tariffs for some companies but it’s still no clear. When asked about tariffs on iPhones, he said that they will be announced soon but they got to have some “flexibility”. Speaking on the market, Trump said that US has a financial system that’s “very respected” and so there shouldn’t be “any ambiguity in markets”.
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Chinese chips to undergo national security probe
Trump has said that Chinese chips will have to undergo national security probe and that more tariffs can be expected. “These electronics are just moving to a different Tariff ‘bucket,” Trump said in his Truth Social post.
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Gold price drops on Monday
Gold prices jumped last week when the U.S.-China trade situation looked bad. But now that Trump is easing up on some tariffs, markets feel less worried—so gold prices are falling a bit. Reuters reported that spot gold fell by 0.4% to $3,223.67 per ounce early Monday. Just a day before, gold had hit a record high of $3,245.28 per ounce because markets were nervous about US-China trade tensions. US gold futures also dropped a little by 0.1% to $3,240.90.
Trump Tariffs Live: Trump administration to investigate “WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN”
Trump in his Truth Social post also said that his administration would carry a thorough investigation into semiconductors and “the WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN” under the upcoming national security tariff probes. He further added that US won’t be “held hostage by other Countries, especially hostile trading Nations like China.”
Trump Tariffs Live: Trump says ‘nobody getting off the hook’
After a weekend of confusion, Trump took to Truth Social and attempted to clarify his stand and status on the US tariff announcements for China’s high-tech products. Check it out here:
( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Apr 13, 2025, 3:36 PM ET )NOBODY is getting “off the hook” for the unfair Trade Balances, and Non Monetary Tariff Barriers, that other Countries have used against us, especially not China which, by far, treats us the… pic.twitter.com/FEP2e7Rgqi
— Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) April 13, 2025
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