# U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation to address national security concerns related to ‌semiconductor imports.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-01-17 · The Star*

## Key points

- The new 25% U.S. tariff targets advanced computing chips like Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X.
- South Korean memory chips, a major export, are currently excluded from the first-phase tariffs.
- U.S. officials warn that chipmakers not manufacturing in the U.S. may face tariffs up to 100%.
- Future U.S. tariffs may expand to cover more semiconductor imports and derivative products.

**Companies:** Nvidia, AMD, Micron
**Countries:** South Korea, United States, Taiwan

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