Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Semiconductor Imports, Exempting U.S. Chipmakers

Aug 07, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

In a move to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Trump imposes 100% tariffs on chip imports while exempting U.S. chipmakers, causing Japanese chipmakers' stocks to tumble and Samsung and TSMC to rally on their U.S. investments.

Key Points

  • Trump announces 100% tariffs on semiconductor imports
  • Companies building chips in the U.S. are exempt from tariffs
  • Japanese chipmakers fall while Samsung and TSMC rise on U.S. investments

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