Technical definition exemptions are only temporary, according to the Minister of Trade

The technology industry may not be safe from the new customs tariffs, according to US Minister of Trade Howard Lottenic.

The Trump administration announced on Friday evening Consumer electronics such as laptops and smartphones will be exempted Among the definitions that were unveiled earlier this month. (While Trump Many of these definitions This week, he left a 10 % foundation tariff in place, and imposed an additional 125 % tariff on Chinese goods.)

Reports on exemptions He pointed out that technical products may be affected by the upcoming targeted tariffs, as semiconductors were subjected to a special scrutiny.

Lutnick made more clear on Sunday morning during interview With ABC’s “this week” show, saying that Trump makes these products “exempt from mutual definitions” but including in “semiconductor tariffs, which will likely come a month or two.”

“All of these products will be exposed to semi -conductors, and they will have a kind of tariff in particular to ensure that these products are reformulated,” said Lootnick. “We need to have semiconductor, and we need to have chips, and we need to get flat panels – we need to make these things in America.”

“I don’t think so,” said Lottenic, who was pressed whether the definitions will mean higher prices for American consumers. (Others said See Lootnick The “millions of millions and millions of people who spoil the small bolts to make iPhone devices, this type of things will come to America.” imagination))

Trump was himself He was asked about the semiconductor tariffs At the end of this week, he said, “I will give you this answer on Monday.”