Are Chinese drones now exempt from tariffs?

[CaseyGuy]

Today AP reports, “The Trump administration late Friday said they would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.”

I didn't see a link to a list of the exemptions. Does anyone know if drones are exempted? Are the tariffs on these "exemptions" 0%? 10%? 20%? 25%? Other?

 

[mavic3usa]

In my opinion, the answer is NO. I believe this was a deal (led by our friends over at Apple) to spare them from the widespread speculation that price increases for MacBooks and iPhones were imminent. Others will benefit a little as well but not so much as Tim Cook, an American who made promises to invest in America. Tim is smart enough to know that all the government needs is reassurance and to look good and save face so he probably cut a deal for the category segment....a deal that you couldn't just give to Apple only. DJI is Chinese so they're not part of the deal. But who knows, please check back tomorrow. Everything changes daily.

 

[Bad Santa]

Today AP reports, “The Trump administration late Friday said they would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.”

I didn't see a link to a list of the exemptions. Does anyone know if drones are exempted? Are the tariffs on these "exemptions" 0%? 10%? 20%? 25%? Other?

Unlikely that drones will be exempt.
Phones are exempt because Apple "convinced" Trump that the consumer base won't pay triple for iDevices. They had to allow Android phones because of monopoly laws.
Electronic components are exempt because someone reminded someone of how so many US industries were crippled when electronic components stopped being made during the pandemic.

 

[Cafguy]

I'm sure the Walton family gave him a stern phone call.