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Trump orders 15% tariff on key chip material to challenge China

US President Donald Trump has ordered a 15% tariff and import price floors on polysilicon products, intensifying the technology rivalry with China. This move directly targets a critical material essential for semiconductor manufacturing and solar energy. The tariffs are part of a broader strategy to exert economic pressure and strengthen domestic supply chains against foreign competition.

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  • US President Donald Trump has ordered a 15% tariff and import price floors on polysilicon products, intensifying the technology rivalry with China.
RTAug 7, 20267 min read