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semiconductor / news / 2026-01-15 / Devdiscourse

The U.S. Commerce Department has announced a 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors.

The U.S. Commerce Department has imposed a 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors.

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This tariff is considered a 'phase one' action, with potential further measures being considered.
Ongoing negotiations with countries and companies may influence additional semiconductor-related policy steps.
President Trump previously threatened a 100% tariff on non-domestic chips to boost U.S. production.

The U.S. Commerce Department has announced a 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors. This 'phase one' action was revealed on Wednesday as a measure to protect the U.S. semiconductor sector. According to a White House official, further actions may follow based on ongoing negotiations with various countries and companies. The official, who remained anonymous, mentioned that President Donald Trump previously threatened a 100% tariff on non-domestic chips, aiming to enhance U.S. semiconductor production.

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