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Trump Mulls Delaying Semiconductor Tariffs Amid Trade Concerns

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled potential delays in imposing semiconductor tariffs.
After months of warnings, insiders say officials may postpone tariffs on semiconductors.
The move could affect the US-China trade truce and raise prices during the holiday shopping season, with scrutiny from the Commerce Department over past 100 percent tariff threats.
Industry groups urge against broad tariffs, warning they could harm U.S. chip manufacturing and innovation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled potential delays in imposing semiconductor tariffs.
After months of warnings, insiders say officials may postpone tariffs on semiconductors.
The move could affect the US-China trade truce and raise prices during the holiday shopping season, with scrutiny from the Commerce Department over past 100 percent tariff threats.
Industry groups urge against broad tariffs, warning they could harm U.S. chip manufacturing and innovation.