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Trump weighs new tariffs on semiconductors, devices

8/27/2026

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Story summary
  • President Donald Trump’s administration is weighing new tariffs on semiconductors and related tech.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick seeks tariff relief for foreign firms that invest in U.S. chip production.
  • Proposed duties would apply to laptops, gaming consoles and data-center servers.
  • Analysts warn the tariffs could raise prices of smartphones, tablets and other devices.