Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
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The United States, under Trump administration policies, imposed a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports, a crucial material for semiconductor chips, targeting China's dominance in global production. This strategic tariff aims to counterbalance China's monopoly and protect US industry interests.
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
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