India’s iPhone, smartphone exports to US have 20% tariff edge over China after exemption: Industry

Export of iPhones, smartphones, tablets, laptops from India to the US will be cheaper by 20 per cent compared to those shipped from China following the exemptions given by the Trump administration, industry body ICEA said on Sunday. The US government on Saturday amended its tariff order to exempt smartphones, tablets, laptops, and some other electronic devices from the new taxes.

“China still has 20 per cent of iPhones, laptops, tablets, and watches. Only reciprocal tariff has been removed for China. India has zero tariff on iPhones and all…