Trump says he will impose 100 percent tariff on semiconductors
Share and Follow


President Trump said Wednesday his administration was planning to impose a 100 percent tariff on all semiconductor imports.

“We’re going to be putting a very large tariff on chips and semiconductors,” Trump said alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook.

“But the good news, for companies like Apple, is if you’re building in the United States or have committed to build in the United States, there will be no charge,” Trump added.

Trump has already imposed tariffs on automobiles, copper, steel and aluminum. He has also threatened a sizable tariff on pharmaceutical imports.

Experts have warned that tariffs on imports will make it more difficult for Americans to acquire those products, as it will take time to reshore supply chains.

The Trump administration earlier this year launched an investigation into the effects on national security of importing semiconductor technology, essentially laying the groundwork for potential tariffs.

Semiconductors power numerous products, including cars, smartphones, computers and more.

Congress in 2022 passed the CHIPS and Science Act to incentivize companies to manufacture semiconductor chips in the United States. Trump has been critical of the law, and he has argued tariffs can be a tool to force companies to move their facilities to the United States.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Dairy Cow Statue Revealed for 2025 Illinois State Fair in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois…

Oregon man faces fourth murder charge in serial homicide investigation

() A man already accused of killing three women in the Portland,…

IndyCar Challenges DHS’s Use of Racing Images

(The Hill) IndyCar pushed back on recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

New York City opens first government-funded transgender homeless shelter in the nation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City opened…

Driver in Malibu Tragedy Faces Murder Charges in Arraignment

A young BMW driver, accused of fatally hitting four sorority sisters in…

Trump’s Tariffs Likely to Take Effect Thursday

President Trump’s new “reciprocal” tariff rates on dozens of trading partners are…

Man Taken into Custody Almost Three Decades After Cold Case Slaying of Officer Denna Campbell

This week, a man accused of fatally shooting a police officer in…

Affordable Pill Associated with Reduced Dementia Risk

Researchers are focusing on strategies to ward off dementia, and they may…