Tariff Update: Phone Parts Still Taxed — No Tariff Break for Mexico or Canada

On April 9, President Trump announced a pause on some U.S. import taxes (tariffs), but Mexico and Canada didn’t get the deal. That means if you’re bringing in phones, parts, or accessories from those two countries, nothing has changed—you’re still paying full duty.

🔍 What You Need to Know

• If your products come from Mexico or Canada and don’t qualify under the special trade rules (called USMCA), you’re still paying up to 25% extra.
• Even basic items like chargers, screens, and batteries may be taxed if they’re bundled with things like aluminum, auto parts, or energy gear.
• iPhones made in Mexico or repaired/refurbished across the border? Still taxed, unless they meet all trade rules exactly.

⚠️ Why It Matters

• The pause helps some countries, but not our region.
• That means you should expect prices to stay the same—or go up—on your Mexico/Canada stock.
• This could affect profits on refurbs, replacement parts, and unlocked phones.

📱 Bottom line:

Don’t expect discounts or lower fees on cross-border gear. The U.S. is still charging extra, and Mexico and Canada are not getting a break.

Adapted from an article originally published at  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-eu-matches-trumps-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-kicking-in-191201532.html