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Trump starts process of putting new tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals

 Published: 12:11, 15 April 2025

Trump starts process of putting new tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals

United States President Donald Trump has advanced plans to introduce tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products, even as he floated the possibility of a reprieve from his duties on the auto industry.

In the latest flurry of trade announcements on Monday, the Trump administration launched investigations into the national security implications of importing the goods and related products, including chip-making equipment and pharmaceutical ingredients.

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