Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign Semiconductors
Published on 8.8.25
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on foreign semiconductors as early as next week, in an effort to encourage more manufacturing and build out the US domestic supply chain for crucial chips used in various products. The move comes after months of investigation and is part of Trump's push to incentivize companies to produce goods in America. However, a key exemption may exempt most major semiconductor producers from the tariff, potentially limiting its impact.