Trump Admin Expands Tariff Probes on Chips And Pharmaceuticals

April 15, 2025, 7:21 am

The Trump administration is intensifying its actions against imported semiconductor chips, chip-making equipment and pharmaceutical products by launching in-depth tariff investigations. Public notifications were posted and a limited period for public comment was set as officials consider imposing additional tariffs. These measures come amid market reactions that show slight improvements and heightened industry concerns over potential trade disruptions. Both covered stories detail the administration’s concrete steps to probe these imports as part of a broader trade policy strategy.

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