The Trump administration has exempted consumer electronics, including smartphones and computers, from hefty import tariffs, a move China describes as a "small step" towards correcting what it terms a "wrong practice" of imposing tariffs.
This decision provides significant relief to major U.S. tech companies like Apple, which heavily relies on imports from China for components and manufacturing.
China has urged the U.S. to completely abolish these tariffs, emphasizing the need for mutual respect in trade relations.
Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced plans to impose separate tariffs on electronics and semiconductors in the future.
The exemptions are seen as temporary, with potential changes expected in the coming months.