# The 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors announced on Wednesday is a "phase one" action to protect the sector.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-01-15 · Reuters*

## Key points

- The U.S. imposed a 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors.
- This tariff is described as a 'phase one' action by the Commerce Department.
- Further actions may follow pending negotiations with other countries and companies.
- President Trump has previously threatened a 100% tariff on foreign-made chips.

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department's 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors announced on Wednesday is a "phase one" action to protect the sector and could be followed by other announcements pending negotiations with other countries and companies, a White House official said on Thursday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said President Donald Trump has previously threatened a 100% tariff on chips not made in the U.S. as he seeks to build up semiconductor manufacturing. Sign up here. Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Chris Reese

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