The United States plans to introduce "semiconductor tariffs"; Trump will announce the tax rate next week.

On April 13, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo revealed on ABC's "This Week" that the U.S. government announced on the evening of the 11th the exemption of a series of electronic device tariffs, with relevant products categorized as semiconductors.

To promote domestic production, the U.S. is expected to introduce a special "semiconductor tariff" in "one or two months."

Raimondo emphasized that products like semiconductors must be manufactured in the U.S., stating that the president made it clear that such national security-related goods cannot rely on foreign sources, and the exemptions are not permanent.

On the same day, Trump announced via social media that a national security trade investigation would be launched on the semiconductor industry, stating that he would focus on semiconductors and the entire electronics supply chain.

Reuters reported that Trump indicated he would announce the import tariff rate on semiconductors next week. When asked whether products such as smartphones could be exempted, he refused to disclose, only mentioning the need for flexibility.

Previously, on the evening of April 11, the U.S. government exempted "reciprocal tariffs" on certain electronic products like smartphones, computers, and chips, which was seen as a signal of a potential easing of tariffs on China.

However, the Trump administration's tariff policy has been inconsistent, leading to market speculation and confusion.

U.S. media reported that his remarks have added to the chaos of tariff policy, with executives from securities firms criticizing the White House’s messaging for leaving the industry and investors bewildered, creating significant uncertainty for related businesses.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on the 14th that the U.S. misuse of tariffs harms itself and others, urging the U.S. to abandon extreme pressure and resolve issues through dialogue based on equality, respect, and reciprocity.

The impact of the proposed "semiconductor tariffs" on the global semiconductor industry and related enterprises remains to be observed. #币安Alpha上新 #BTC☀ #BTC走势分析 #btc70k #BTC☀️