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Trump Imposes Limited Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductors

14 January 2026 at 21:06
The tariffs will allow President Trump to take a cut of Nvidia’s chip sales to China while putting off a decision about imposing higher taxes on the chip industry.

Β© Jim Wilson/The New York Times

Much of the chip industry relies on materials from overseas.

Trump Administration Nears Trade Deal With Taiwan

12 January 2026 at 12:31
The deal would cut tariffs and include a commitment from Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, the island’s chip giant, to build more manufacturing plants in the United States.

Β© Loren Elliott for The New York Times

A Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation facility under construction in Phoenix. As part of the trade deal, the company would commit to building more semiconductor facilities in Arizona.
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