News & Reviews:   imports

In a significant trade policy shift, the U.S. government has halved additional tariffs on Chinese imports that heavily impact Apple and its supply chain. The extra duty, previously set at 20%, has been reduced to 10%, following high-level discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials.

As President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 25% tariff on any smartphone not manufactured in the US, this could spell a big problem for Samsung Galaxy devices. According to reports, Galaxy users could see prices rising by 40% if the proposed import tariff is implemented.

If you thought you'd heard the end of Donald Trump's tariffs, think again. Last week, the US President claimed he told Apple's Tim Cook to not build iPhones in India. Trump wants all smartphones to be built in the US, and he's prepared to impose a new tariff to get his way.