Framework, a manufacturer of easily repairable laptops, has announced the discontinuation of the Framework Laptop 13 models (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U) due to the impact of Trump’s tariffs on imported laptops from Taiwan, increasing from 0% to 10% as of April 5th. It remains unclear whether other models will be affected as Framework continues to sell their secondary models such as the Ryzen 7840U. The company stated that the new tariff has resulted in losses for the lower-tier models, hinting at a potential shift towards higher-profit models that can absorb the tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump has further raised tariffs on imports from Taiwan to 32%, with an initial increase to 10% on April 5th, though semiconductor products have been exempted.
TLDR: Framework ceases sales of Framework Laptop 13 models due to Trump’s tariffs, potentially shifting focus to higher-profit models as import taxes increase.
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