Sources: China has quietly exempted from tariffs at least eight classifications of US-made microchips, as it seeks to exempt "irreplaceable" goods (Washington Post)

Washington Post:

Sources: China has quietly exempted from tariffs at least eight classifications of US-made microchips, as it seeks to exempt “irreplaceable” goods  —  Levies on certain U.S.-made microchips have been dropped, importers say.  Meanwhile, China denied President Trump’s claims that talks to reduce tariffs are happening.