TechAI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”
The technology industry fears Donald Trump could announce sweeping semiconductor tariffs within weeks or months, potentially “dooming” US AI innovation. People familiar with the plans say the framework may still change, with duties possibly extending beyond chips to products such as gaming consoles and data-center servers.
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Ars Technica★★★☆☆2026-08-27 18:57Original
AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”
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