Trump imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips and others, citing national security
The Guardian • 1/15/2026 • Last cited 1/15/2026
Summary
Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, citing national security concerns following a nine-month investigation, according to The Guardian. The order includes exemptions for datacenters and consumers and aims to incentivize domestic semiconductor production while reducing reliance on foreign manufacturers.
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