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Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on semiconductor and chip imports, exempting companies that manufacture or commit investments in the U.S.
This measure, revealed alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook, aims to relocalize critical supply chains and reduce dependency on Asia.
Apple responded by raising its domestic investment to $600 billion — including an additional $100 billion — to expand facilities and avoid tariffs. Taiwan and South Korea confirmed exemptions for TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, whose U.S. factories shield them from the tax.
The measure will impact electronics, automobiles, and appliances, increasing the cost of final goods if companies do not shift production. Trump plans to detail the strategy next week, with sanctions for non-compliance with commitments.
Industrial Key: This measure accelerates the global reconfiguration of supplies, but experts warn of risks in costs and the persisting dependency on Taiwan, a geopolitical target of China.