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Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Minimum Import Prices on Polysilicon

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which will impose a 15% tariff on polysilicon, a raw material that's key in the manufacture of semiconductors, solar panels and other electronic components. It's part of a broader US push to shift tech supply chains away from China.

Polysilicon Tariffs

 

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Polysilicon Tariffs

 

REPORTER:  
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on a key raw material used in making semiconductors.

 

REPORTER:  
The proposed tariffs target polysilicon, which is used in manufacturing semiconductors, solar panels, and other electronics components. According to the White House, the new regulations will stack on top of other tariffs and fees already in place. But tariffs on polysilicon from Taiwan will be capped at 15 percent. Trump's decision comes as part of a broader US effort to shift supply chains away from China. The order is set to take effect in December.

 

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Polysilicon Tariffs

 

REPORTER:  
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on a key raw material used in making semiconductors.

 

REPORTER:  
The proposed tariffs target polysilicon, which is used in manufacturing semiconductors, solar panels, and other electronics components. According to the White House, the new regulations will stack on top of other tariffs and fees already in place. But, tariffs on polysilicon from Taiwan will be capped at 15 percent. Trump's decision comes after an investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department. The order is set to take effect in December.

 

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US-Taiwan Trade

 

REPORTER:  
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon materials.

 

REPORTER:  
Polysilicon is used in manufacturing semiconductors, solar panels, and other related components. According to the White House, the new regulations will stack on top of other tariffs and fees already in place. But, imports from Taiwan will be capped at 15%. Trump's decision comes after an investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department, and the order is set to take effect in December.