US Media: The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding semiconductor tariffs to encourage chip manufacturing to return to the US and address the competition in AI infrastructure between China and the US.
The new tariffs may cover a broader range of technology products related to chips, including laptops, data center servers, and gaming hardware. The measures are still in early stages, and adjustments may be made over the coming months, with phased implementation expected.
Trump previously stated plans to impose high tariffs on semiconductors but offered exemptions for companies building factories in the US. The US government believes revitalizing the domestic chip industry is a priority and claims these policies have already attracted tens of billions of dollars in investment. Meanwhile, the US side is also tightening restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI chips, aiming to close loopholes that allow China to obtain NVIDIA chips through overseas cloud services.
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