Levy pause exposes US frailties

Decision to exempt electronics reflects industry's inability to meet demand

The US administration's decision to exempt key electronics from steep tariffs reflects a sobering reality: the United States' electronics industry is no longer equipped to meet domestic demand independently.

Analysts say the industry faces significant hurdles, including high labor costs and limited production capacity.

The Donald Trump administration late on Friday announced exemptions from steep tariffs on key electronics, including laptops, smartphones, and related components predominantly imported from China.