American Action Forum: Semi-semiconductor Tariff
January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The American Action Forum issued the following research:
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A Semi-semiconductor Tariff
By Jacob Jensen
Executive Summary
* On January 15, President Trump's 25-percent tariff on semiconductor imports went into effect; the tariff is intended to promote national security and domestic supply chains.
* At face value, this tariff impacts roughly $240 billion worth of U.S. imports, raising U.S. . . .
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A Semi-semiconductor Tariff
By Jacob Jensen
Executive Summary
* On January 15, President Trump's 25-percent tariff on semiconductor imports went into effect; the tariff is intended to promote national security and domestic supply chains.
* At face value, this tariff impacts roughly $240 billion worth of U.S. imports, raising U.S. . . .