GPUs and motherboards are exempt from a tariff imposed during the first Trump administration until May 31, 2025. Trump has not said whether he will extend the tariff exclusion again.
A dormant 25% tariff on Chinese-assembled graphics cards and motherboards is expected to return this weekend, unless the Trump administration acts.
A year ago, the Biden administration extended the pause on the 25% tariff by granting exclusions to the affected Chinese imports, but only through May 31, 2025.
The 25% tariff originated during the first Trump administration as part of its Section 301 investigation into China’s trade and technology policies. But at times, Trump and then Biden exempted Chinese-assembled GPUs and motherboards from the duties.
