Well well well, the No.1 Chinese export to America by value last year, the smartphone, is quietly granted an exemption from the 125% tariffs

alongside other electronic devices and components that just happen to include semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards.

Is this the Art of the Repeal rather than the Art of the Deal? 😎

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NCCindy · 36-40, F

One has to wonder if it has anything to do with the new found friendship between Tim Cook (CEO of Apple) and Donald Trump.

I think the #2 supplier of phones (Samsung) makes them in Korea.

Pretzel · 70-79, M

@NCCindy I think in 90 days the only thing we'll have more than a 10% tariff on will be the 2.5mm rivets made on Tuesdays by a child laborer name George.