US Tarrif's Will Exempt Phones, GPUs, SSDs, servers, and ICs - Even Those Made in China

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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Kind of breaking news.

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Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions

President Donald Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, representing a major reprieve for global technology manufacturers including Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp. even if it proves a temporary one.
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Isn't orange very strong and fierce?

If he's going to impose tariffs, let him do it immediately and without beating around the bush.

If he's not going to do it, then let him not be provocative..

I still haven't forgiven him for messing with Nintendo Switch 2.
 
Mownoc said:
Would this apply to video game consoles or not?
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It covers all the parts to make the consoles, and for the Switch 2, it even covers screens.

That said, doesn't directly say consoles in and of themselves but it's safe to assume consoles are safe for now.
 
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Doesn't say outright but I gotta imagine shit like the multiple transistor entries should cover some portion of it, at least.
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Looked up the code for video game hardware, unfortunately it is not listed in the OP.

The HTS code for Video Game consoles is 9504.50.

It looks like Video Game Consoles won't be exempt from the tariffs.

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Mownoc said:
Looked up the code for video game hardware, unfortunately it is not listed in the OP.

The HTS code for Video Game consoles is 9504.50.

It looks like Video Game Consoles won't be exempt from the tariffs.

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So it's a hollow 'victory' then, lol.
 
tkscz said:
It covers all the parts to make the consoles, and for the Switch 2, it even covers screens.

That said, doesn't directly say consoles in and of themselves but it's safe to assume consoles are safe for now.
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Yeah, I just googled the HTS code for video game consoles (9504.50) and it's not one of the ones listed to be exempt unfortunately. Some of the components would be but as they are manufactured abroad I'm not sure any of the console manufacturers are going to be let off the hook by this.
 
CrimsonTide said:
Are consoles made in China? Genuinely asking. Figured Japan, South Korea and India.
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PlayStation is mostly assembled in China, some in Japan.

Nintendo used to use China a lot more but has been moving production to places like Vietnam and Cambodia. Vietnam was only responsible for 60% of US Hardware shipments from Nintendo according to this recent article so they were likely still using Chinese manufacturing to supply the USA market to some extent, at least before these tariffs. https://www.niftytrader.in/content/...ing-to-vietnam-amid-u-s-china-trade-tensions/
 
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PlayStation is mostly assembled in China, some in Japan.

Nintendo used to use China a lot more but has been moving production to places like Vietnam and Cambodia. Vietnam was only responsible for 60% of US Hardware shipments from Nintendo according to this recent article so they were likely still using Chinese manufacturing to supply the USA market to some extent, at least before these tariffs. https://www.niftytrader.in/content/...ing-to-vietnam-amid-u-s-china-trade-tensions/
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Gotcha. I knew I also heard Vietnam in there too.
 

Congratulations on what China did.

I hope they punish the Neanderthal with red hat and the Orange for the dumb things they do to their people and the world.
 
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As if computer part prices especially GPU aren't already overpriced enough now that piece of shit is going to raise it even more. Good thing I'm not too crazy into games these days and fine with sticking to older games, could still have tons of fun with modded Bethesda Fallout and Elder Scrolls for years easily. Now I just hope my pc doesn't fail/break.
 
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If we see pre order next week then we know consoles are exempt too.
 
So what was the point of all this? Should I buy a new pc or not? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z.

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you people are crazy if you think only gaming PC parts will be exempted.

Can you imagine trump says "yea we'll exempt gaming PC parts but not for console!!!" LOL!
 
Like I said before the tariffs are just a bluff to renegotiate and it worked for the majority. What we had created before was unsustainable .
 
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lh032 said:
you people are crazy if you think only gaming PC parts will be exempted.

Can you imagine trump says "yea we'll exempt gaming PC parts but not for console!!!" LOL!
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Trump, and the rest of his party, isn't thinking about gaming at all.

The GPU's being exempt will help businesses, AI, Servers, Super Computers etc. They're not being removed from tariffs so people can buy a 5090 to play GTA VI.

The HTS code for Video Game Consoles is not in the list of exemptions.

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Mownoc said:
Trump, and the rest of his party, isn't thinking about gaming at all.

The GPU's being exempt will help businesses, AI, Servers, Super Computers etc. They're not being removed from tariffs so people can buy a 5090 to play GTA VI.

The HTS code for Video Game Consoles is not in the list of exemptions.

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just wait and hes going to exempt other things, just a matter of time, is all show
 
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