Bitcoin surges following US tariff exemptions for tech products

In a move to ease tensions in the tech industry, the US government has announced updates to its tariff guidelines. The updates offer exemptions for certain products, such as laptops, smartphones, and semiconductor machines.

These exclusions provide temporary relief to tech giants like Apple, which faced substantial challenges due to the threat of steep tariffs on their products. Apple, which manufactures the majority of its products in China, particularly iPhones, could have seen prices rise by up to 85% if tariffs were enforced.

China’s Ministry of Commerce acknowledged the exemptions as a small step but reiterated criticism of US tariffs, claiming they disrupt the global economy. The US has shown no intention of backing down, leaving future moves uncertain.

The latest tariff exemptions boosted cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin hitting $86,000. While offering short-term relief, long-term impacts on trade and tech remain unclear.

Companies like Apple still rely on China, while critics highlight Trump’s shift from ‘no exemptions’ to multiple exceptions.

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