Understanding the Impact of US Tariffs on Qualcomm

The second round of the US tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese (FXI) imports includes connected devices. The above HTS category includes modems, Wi-Fi routers, gateways, cell tower radios, Bluetooth-enabled devices, and any component used to connect to the Internet and mobile networks. According to a study by the CTA (Consumer Technology Association), 10.0%–25.0% tariffs on connected devices would increase the price of these products by 8.5%–22% and reduce their consumption by 6%–12%.