Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Chip Markets, Prompt Industry Impact Assessment

April 15, 2025, 4:20 am

Two news reports detail how President Trump’s imposed tariffs are disrupting specific segments of the semiconductor industry. One report highlights that Chinese chip traders have reportedly halted price quotes due to the uncertainty generated by these tariffs, while the other explains that Taiwanese officials are assessing the potential impacts on their chip industry. Both narratives reveal immediate concerns within the chip market as industry players reevaluate competitive strategies and pricing structures in response to stringent trade measures.

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winbuzzer.com / Chinese Chip Traders Freeze Price-Setting on AI Chips Amid Political Uncertainty by US Tariffs and Export Bans

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techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese chip traders said to halt price quotes

From January to March 2025, China imported 131.25 billion integrated circuit (IC) units valued at US$88.3 billion.

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Taiwan to assess chip industry impact

Economy Minister Kuo said the government will simulate the potential impacts of the tariffs and negotiate with the US.

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