The Trump administration is considering requiring tech firms to make as many chips in the U.S. as they import or face tariffs. The plan targets reliance on foreign suppliers, with Taiwan’s risks cited as a key concern.
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00:02The Trump administration is weighing a plan that would require tech companies to manufacture as many semiconductors in the U.S. as they import from overseas or face tariffs, that according to the Wall Street Journal.
00:11The proposal aims to cut reliance on foreign chipmakers and boost domestic production, which could complicate global supply chains and create challenges for companies with diverse sourcing networks.
00:20Officials argue the policy is necessary for national and economic security, particularly given Taiwan's vulnerability to disruptions from mainland China.
00:27The system could favor manufacturers expanding U.S. operations, but implementation details including tariff calculations on products containing chips remain unclear.
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