U.S. Is Said to Spare Some Apple Goods From New China Duties (2)

The Trump administration will spare a category of high-tech products that includes the Apple Watch and AirPods headphones from the next round of tariffs it’s imposing on Chinese goods, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The government is expected to release as early as Sept. 17 the final list of as much as $200 billion of Chinese products that will be hit with a new 10 percent tariff, according to five people familiar with the matter. A product code that covers Apple Inc.’s Watch and AirPods — as well as similar smart watches, fitness trackers, and other goods ...