In April 2025, the US raised tariffs to levels not seen since 1932: up to 145% on products not manufactured in the United States, impacting millions of people and industries worldwide. Days later, after strong pressure from the tech sector, they made a decision: “Computers and smartphones would be excluded from tariffs due to their strategic value.”

According to this tariff code, any device capable of processing data, storing preferences, running programs, and delivering personalized results is exempt.

Surprisingly, this description also matches the functions of De’Longhi coffee machines.