How the tech war affects your favorite gadgets
How the crisis that engulfed Huawei could affect DJI, OnePlus or Lenovo
But there are other Chinese gadgets far more popular with American shoppers that might fall victim to the brewing US tech war with China.
Laptops
In any case, it’s likely that at least some PC makers will have to cover the new tax by raising product prices. It’s a cost that consumers will have to bear.
Check out Lenovo ThinkPad on Amazon
Smartphones
Smartphones are also subject to Trump’s new tariff plan.
OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone startup that made a mark in the West
Again, it’s not just OnePlus and other Chinese phones that could be impacted. Apple, whose iPhones are assembled in China, could also suffer.
(We have reached out to OnePlus for comment and will update this story if we hear back.)
Check out OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon
Drones
The story of drone pioneer DJI
Check out DJI Phantom 4 Pro on Amazon
Chinese-Made Chargers and Cables
One famous manufacturer of these gadgets is Anker, a China-based company. Their products, such as USB cables and power banks, are among the best-selling items in their categories on Amazon. Anker has not responded to requests for comment.
Anker, the Chinese startup behind Amazon’s most popular power banks
It is possible that companies that ship these products from China to the US will choose to absorb the tariffs themselves. Apple, for instance, hasn’t yet raised prices for its chargers and cables.
At the end of the day though, a tax rate of 25% is substantial. That’s especially true for vendors that, unlike Apple, operate on thin profit margins. It’s possible that very soon, Americans will have to pay more for their electronic accessories.
For more insights into China tech, sign up for our tech newsletters, subscribe to our Inside China Tech podcast, and download the comprehensive 2019 China Internet Report. Also roam China Tech City, an award-winning interactive digital map at our sister site Abacus.