US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors "over the next week," as he continues a push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues.
Responding to questions about potential tariffs on iPhones, Trump said an announcement would come soon but emphasized the need for “some flexibility.”
He added that there would be flexibility for certain companies when it comes to semiconductor tariffs, though details remained unclear.
Trump reaffirmed that the semiconductor tariffs would be implemented in the “not distant future.” Asked what the rate for semiconductors would be, he said: "I'm going to be announcing it over the next week."
Earlier, Trump warned that no country, especially China, would escape the impact of tariffs, asserting that recent exemptions on items like smartphones and semiconductors were only temporary.
The U.S. had appeared to ease pressure with exclusions on key electronics, benefiting companies like Apple and Nvidia, but Trump and top aides clarified that many of these items would soon face sector-specific tariffs under a new national security investigation.
Tariff rates on Chinese goods have soared to 145%, while Beijing retaliated with a 125% band on U.S. imports. Despite brief relief for tech products, Trump reiterated his hardline stance, promising more details soon. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said semiconductor and pharmaceutical products would face fresh duties within months.
Trump's tariff volatility has rattled markets, with falling consumer confidence and backlash from investors, including some of his allies. Still, the White House claims the strategy is paying off, citing multiple countries now engaging in trade talks. Meanwhile, China, excluded from recent pauses, has positioned itself as a stable counterweight, with President Xi Jinping set to tour Southeast Asia to strengthen regional ties.
Trump’s tariffs were expected to raise the price of iPhones and other popular Apple products due to the company’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing. Analysts from AP estimated the iPhone 16 Pro Max could see a price jump of up to 29%, pushing its starting price from $1,200 to $1,550.
While the Trump administration argues the tariffs will help bring back U.S. manufacturing, experts say producing iPhones in the U.S. is impractical and could drive prices above $3,000.
Responding to questions about potential tariffs on iPhones, Trump said an announcement would come soon but emphasized the need for “some flexibility.”
He added that there would be flexibility for certain companies when it comes to semiconductor tariffs, though details remained unclear.
Trump reaffirmed that the semiconductor tariffs would be implemented in the “not distant future.” Asked what the rate for semiconductors would be, he said: "I'm going to be announcing it over the next week."
Earlier, Trump warned that no country, especially China, would escape the impact of tariffs, asserting that recent exemptions on items like smartphones and semiconductors were only temporary.
The U.S. had appeared to ease pressure with exclusions on key electronics, benefiting companies like Apple and Nvidia, but Trump and top aides clarified that many of these items would soon face sector-specific tariffs under a new national security investigation.
Tariff rates on Chinese goods have soared to 145%, while Beijing retaliated with a 125% band on U.S. imports. Despite brief relief for tech products, Trump reiterated his hardline stance, promising more details soon. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said semiconductor and pharmaceutical products would face fresh duties within months.
Trump's tariff volatility has rattled markets, with falling consumer confidence and backlash from investors, including some of his allies. Still, the White House claims the strategy is paying off, citing multiple countries now engaging in trade talks. Meanwhile, China, excluded from recent pauses, has positioned itself as a stable counterweight, with President Xi Jinping set to tour Southeast Asia to strengthen regional ties.
Trump’s tariffs were expected to raise the price of iPhones and other popular Apple products due to the company’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing. Analysts from AP estimated the iPhone 16 Pro Max could see a price jump of up to 29%, pushing its starting price from $1,200 to $1,550.
While the Trump administration argues the tariffs will help bring back U.S. manufacturing, experts say producing iPhones in the U.S. is impractical and could drive prices above $3,000.
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