Need to Know
Huawei Ban Extended Until May 2021, But What Does This Really Mean?
It's my way or Huawei says Donald Trump, extending the executive order that shuts out the Chinese smartphone giant
Donald Trump
Products
Trump Demands That Apple Unlock Terrorist’s iPhones
The president ramps up pressure on Apple over encryption backdoors
Keeping Current
ITI, CTA Buoyed By Trump Talk Of China Trade Deal
Hail plan to scale back tariffs; CTA urges end to trade wars as economic policy
Keeping Current
Trump Commits to Using Only Trustworthy Tech
Comes in joint statement with Finnish president
Industry
CTA’s Shapiro: Trump Tariffs Worst Economic Mistake In Almost 100 Years
Again calls on Congress to intervene in Administration policy
Industry
Tech Associations Join Call For Trump Tariff Stand-Down
New tariff scheduled to kick in Sept. 1
Industry
Trump ‘Orders’ Companies To Ditch China, Make Products In USA: Tom’s Guide Report
Can the President do this?
Need to Know
Commerce Extends Huawei Exemption From Tech Supply Ban
Follows President's suggestion that reporting of that extension was premature
Need to Know
Tim Cook’s ‘Compelling’ Argument to Trump: Samsung Has Unfair Advantage – Tom’s Guide Report
Apple is lobbying President Trump hard on why its products made in China should not be hit with 10% tariffs come Sept. 1, which...
CTA
CTA: Even Delayed Tariffs Mean Consumer Pain, Business Uncertainty
“Tariffs are taxes. The Chinese government doesn’t pay for them – Americans bear the burden.": Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA
Industry
Trump Blinks on Tech Tariffs, Apple Stock Soars (Update)
The USTR issued a pause on pricier tech
Need to Know
Trump, Tech Companies Agree Huawei Needs Restrictions
President meets with execs from seven Big Tech/Telecom companies
Blogs
The Real Feels Of The Tariff Import Tax And Its Effect On Americans
Executive insight into how the China tariffs would hurt more than help Americans and American businesses
Accessories
U.S. Partially Lifts Ban On Huawei, But Android’s Status Unclear: Tom’s Guide
Telecoms still can’t use Huawei equipment
Keeping Current
Over 600 U.S. Companies Call For Trump Administration To End Trade Wars
Encourages negotiation of strong deals to improve U.S. global competitiveness
Keeping Current
Trump Pulls Plug on Mexico Tariffs
Goal is to prove how critical broadband is to economy
Need to Know
Trump’s Mexico Tariff Threat Remains as Deadline Approaches
POTUS said move will repatriate companies that moved to Mexico
Industry
Tech Takes Issue with Trump Mexico Tariff Threat
Points out potential rebound impact from hitting principal export partner
Industry
Trump Pledges To Dial Up China Tariff
CTA says that will damage economy and undercut pensions
Industry
CTA Part Of Trump Pledge To Add Nearly 400K Worker Training Opps
CTA Joins Trump Pledge To Add Nearly 400,000 U.S. Worker Training Opportunities
Retail
For Amazon, The Regulatory Tide Is Turning
The issue of an unchecked Amazon appears to be bipartisan.
Industry
Trump Stumps For AI R&D, Education
Says government data should be open to non-federal AI community
Retail
Retail Sales To Grow 4% Or More This Year: NRF
Shoppers are shaking off the trade war, stock swings and shutdown.
Industry
Trump’s 25% Tech Tariff Boost On China Delayed
Follows meeting with Chinese president; appears to signal shifts on Qualcomm
Keeping Current
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff On iPhones
And says 25 percent China duties still a go for Jan. 1.
Appliances
More Appliance Price Hikes Likely After Latest Round Of China Tariffs: AHAM
Dozens of components and product categories are affected.
Industry
Bipartisan Bill Would Backstop Trump ZTE Deal Enforcement
Goal is to make sure Chinese telecom complies with conditions for lifting U.S. export ban
Industry
Trump Administration Levying $200 Billion In China Tariffs
But removes consumer-connected devices from list
CTA
CTA: New Tariffs Would Do Billion-Dollar Number On U.S. Economy
Says they would cost consumers, not China
Products
ZTE, Huawei Are Excluded From Government Contracts
President signs defense bill with carveout
CTA
CTA To USTR: Trade War Has No Winners
Asks that antennas, circuits, and more be excluded from tariff list
Retailing
This Week In Amazon: Trump Sides With WaPo Staffers In Complaints Against Jeff Bezos
In an odd allegiance, President Trump has sided with Washington Post employees in their multimedia campaign to sway owner Jeff Bezos for better pay...