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US semiconductor tariff policy development

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The Trump administration is developing a targeted tariff system for semiconductors designed to incentivize domestic manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that while companies producing within the United States would avoid duties, importers would face costs to access the American market. The policy may extend beyond individual microchips to include finished technological products such as laptops, gaming consoles, and data center servers. Lutnick noted that the administration aims to increase the U.S. share of global semiconductor production from less than 2% to as high as 50%. The framework may mirror previous pharmaceutical industry actions, where tax exemptions were tied to domestic manufacturing commitments. Current measures already include a 25% tariff on specific advanced AI chips, such as Nvidia’s H200, that are imported to the U.S. and subsequently re-exported. Major international players are responding to these pressures. TSMC is constructing a $265 billion complex in Arizona, and Lutnick suggested the Taiwanese government may announce a further $20 billion to $30 billion investment in the U.S. in the coming week. South Korean officials have stated they are negotiating to ensure Korean firms, including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, are also monitoring the situation closely as they manage receive treatment “no less favorable than their U.S. investment strategies. competitors.” While the administration cites $1.2 trillion in investment commitments, industry groups have expressed concern regarding potential and experts warn that the policy could increase costs for U.S. tech companies and AI infrastructure, potentially leading to GDP losses and delays to data center projects.

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