Chip sector on edge over tariffs


ALL too soon, another upheaval is looming for the semiconductor sector.

On Thursday, US president Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the industry, threatening a 100% tariff on “chips and semiconductors” imports – but not for companies that are “building or have committed to build in the US”. And the reaction from our players was as expected.

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