
07/08/2025
President Donald Trump announces a stunning new 100% tariff on imported chips and semiconductors. This steep increase from the previously discussed 25% tariff aims to bring chip manufacturing back to the U.S. The move coincides with Apple's massive $600 billion investment pledge in domestic manufacturing. Yet, the chip industry watches closely as exemptions and impacts unfold. Will any companies escape the tariffs unscathed? And what will this mean for consumers and the global supply chain?
What's Happening & Why This Matters
On 7 August 2025, President Trump declared that the U.S. is imposing a 100% tariff on all imported chips and semiconductors. The aggressive action drastically ups the stakes for global chip suppliers and tech giants. The White House clarifies that companies committing to or already building production facilities in the U.S. will avoid these tariffs.
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President Trump announces a 100% tariff on imported chips, driving U.S. manufacturing investments and sparking industry upheaval. This article breaks down the impact on companies like Apple, TSMC, and Samsung, and explores the future of semiconductor supply chains.