Trump Administration Targets Semiconductor Imports With Tariffs
The Trump administration is going after semiconductor imports with a tariff plan that could reshape U.S. chip production.
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Trump Administration Targets Semiconductor Imports With Tariffs
The Trump Administration Is Going After Semiconductor Imports In a bold policy shift, the Trump administration is going after semiconductor imports with a new plan that could change the future of the U.S. chip industry. The White House is considering a ratio-based approach that ties domestic chip production directly to the number of chips imported from overseas. Image Credits:BlackJack3D / Getty Images According to The Wall Street Journal , the proposal would require U.S. semiconductor companies to manufacture as many chips domestically as their customers import from foreign suppliers. Companies that fail to meet this 1:1 ratio could face steep tariffs, though the exact timeline for compliance remains unclear. Why The Trump Administration Is Targeting Semiconductor Imports President Donald Trump has been signaling tougher action on the semiconductor industry since early August. The administration argues that reducing reliance on foreign-made chips is critical for national security and long-…
