2025-04-12T14:38:41Z 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 arent 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 Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt. MAE ANDERSON Anderson reports for The Associated Press on a wide range of issues that small businesses face. She is based in New York. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site