Baidu (BIDU) stock soared 5.16% in pre-market trading on Sunday, following the U.S. Trump administration's decision to grant exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones, computers, and other electronics largely imported from China. This move has provided a significant boost to Chinese tech stocks and American companies relying on Chinese imports.

The tariff pause covers a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptop computers, and memory chips, offering a temporary reprieve for markets affected by Trump's evolving trade policies. As a result, several Chinese ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) saw significant gains in overnight trading. While the news initially reported Baidu rising 2%, the stock's momentum appears to have continued, resulting in the current 5.16% surge.

This development is particularly positive for Chinese tech giants like Baidu, as it eases trade tensions and potentially improves their business outlook in the U.S. market. The broader impact on the tech sector was evident, with other Chinese companies such as Alibaba, JD.com, and XPeng also experiencing stock price increases. As markets digest this news, investors will be closely watching for any further developments in U.S.-China trade relations and their potential impact on Chinese tech stocks.