President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements have created complications for the US semiconductor industry, despite an exemption for semiconductors. While the tariffs exclude some chip-related goods, many others remain affected. This includes manufacturing equipment and products like GPUs and servers that are integral to artificial intelligence development. According to experts, this could lead to increased costs for US tech companies and hinder advancements in AI infrastructure. Additionally, the tariffs may disrupt reshoring efforts and impact global supply chains, particularly affecting US allies such as Taiwan. The situation remains uncertain as the possibility of retaliatory tariffs looms.
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