New U.S. Chip Tariffs Could Hit Data Centers And Consumer Electronics

The Trump administration is considering a fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors and a wider range of technology products, Politico reported Thursday, citing eight people familiar with the matter.

The proposed duties could cover products built alongside advanced chips, including laptops, data center servers and gaming hardware. The plan remains in an early stage and could change significantly before implementation, with a staggered rollout reportedly under consideration.

Trump previously discussed imposing tariffs of roughly 100% on semiconductors, while offering exemptions to companies manufacturing chips domestically. In January, his administration imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips.

The potential new measures come as U.S. officials seek to strengthen domestic chip production and limit China’s access to advanced computing. According to CNBC, lawmakers are also considering steps to close loopholes that may allow Chinese companies to access restricted Nvidia chips through overseas cloud services.

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