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
Gateway megachurch pastor pleads guilty to assaulting a child

Pastor from Gateway Megachurch Admits to Child Assault Charges

Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of rape or sexual assault that…
Woman caught on camera allegedly lunging at MAGA activist in viral confrontation

Woman caught on camera allegedly lunging at MAGA activist in viral confrontation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A physical confrontation at…
Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Iowa School District Employed Superintendent Regardless of His Falsified Doctorate from Morgan State on Resume

The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week…
Mexican police seeing progress fighting cartels with drones

Mexican Law Enforcement Advances in Battle Against Cartels Using Drones

SAN DIEGO () Police in Tijuana, Mexico, have deployed a specialized drone…
Royal Caribbean cruise reports norovirus outbreak affecting nearly 100

Norovirus Outbreak Impacts Nearly 100 Passengers on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Health officials said 5% of passengers fell ill with gastrointestinal symptoms during…
Arrest made in hit-and-run crash that killed Jacksonville teen Genesis Webber

Suspect Apprehended in Hit-and-Run Fatality of Jacksonville Teen Genesis Webber

JSO has charged Andre Myers, 54, with leaving the scene of a…
Horror as toddler finds LIVE grenade in family's front yard

Toddler’s Terrifying Discovery: Live Grenade Found in Family’s Front Yard

A three-year-old boy found a live hand grenade in his family’s front yard,…
Padres beside themselves after controversial strikeout call

Padres Frustrated by Disputed Strikeout Decision

The Padres might be stewing about this one all offseason. With their…