We to launch 'separate rates' on smartphones, computers, semiconductors import, says Secretary of Trade | Mint

The United States is planning to launch ‘separate rates’ for smartphones, computers, semiconductors and other electronic component imports in the Western country, probably in the next period of one two months, news portal ABC News reported on Sunday, April 13, citing US Secretary Howard Lutnick. “We can’t rely on China for fundamental things we need: our medicine and our semiconductors need to be built in America,” Lutnick said, reports the news agency AFP, referring to ABCs this week. Last week, on Friday, April 11, the Donald Trump administration released the import of smartphones and laptops from the steep rates imposed by the country to China, offering a break to importers such as Apple. (This is a break story. The story will be updated soon) first published: 13 Apr 2025, 07:13 IST