Trump Plans New Chip Tariffs, Shaking Up Semiconductor Industry

Trump announces chip tariffs, sparking uncertainty for semiconductor and AI firms amid rising U.S. manufacturing efforts.
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Trump Plans New Chip Tariffs, Shaking Up Semiconductor Industry
Trump Chip Tariffs: What They Mean for the Semiconductor Industry Surging interest in semiconductor policy has taken another sharp turn as former President Donald Trump confirmed plans to introduce new chip tariffs. His remarks during a televised interview signaled a potential shift in how the United States manages semiconductor imports. The proposed Trump chip tariffs could reshape global supply chains, disrupt hardware and AI development, and impact U.S.-based semiconductor companies that rely on international partners. While the exact details of these tariffs remain unclear, industry watchers are already bracing for major ripple effects. With semiconductors playing a critical role in everything from smartphones to AI infrastructure, any change in trade policy has far-reaching consequences. Image Credits:Just_Super / Getty Images Current State of U.S. Chip Manufacturing and Tariff Concerns The U.S. semiconductor landscape has been evolving since the CHIPs and Science Act of 2022, which …