China reportedly exempts some U.S. semiconductors from tariffs
- China reportedly exempted some U.S.-made semiconductors from retaliatory tariffs this week.
- China imposed these 125 percent tariffs on U.S. Goods, including semiconductors, on April 12.
- Customs officials discovered these quiet exemptions during routine procedures without public announcement from China.
- The exemption affects eight tariff codes for integrated circuits, dropping the duty from 125 percent to zero.
- This move appears intended to protect Chinese industries relying on foreign components amid persistent trade tensions.
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China rolls back 125% tariffs on semiconductors: Report
China has quietly rolled back steep tariffs on some U.S.-made semiconductors, according to import agencies in Shenzhen. Beijing lifted the 125% duties on eight types of integrated circuits — excluding memory chips — as it tries to ease pressure on its tech sector during a prolonged trade dispute with the U.S. Customs officials discovered the exemptions during routine procedures, even though China did not publicly announce them. Industry insiders…
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