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Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items

NYT > Business·July 30, 2026
Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items

The US has exempted various items from tariffs, including diamonds, oil and gas, and copper. These exemptions have sparked questions about the criteria used to determine which products should be excluded from the tariffs. The decision to grant exemptions to certain industries has raised concerns about fairness and the potential for favoritism. The exemptions are part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of tariffs on specific sectors of the economy.

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