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Apple is seen gaining tariff exemption as Samsung faces 25% levy threat, potentially reshaping global smartphone market

Amy Fan

, Taipei

Aug 15, 2025, 12:33 0

Credit: AFP

The US government is expected to announce its tariff policy this week on semiconductor-related products—including smartphones, laptops, and surveillance devices—sending ripples of uncertainty through the global tech industry. A proposed 25% tariff on...

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