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Sources: the Trump administration is weighing sweeping new tariffs on chips and other products like laptops and consoles, despite warnings from tech companies (Politico)
The Trump administration is considering sweeping tariffs on semiconductor chips, laptops, gaming consoles and other technology products, even as major tech firms warn the measures could disrupt supply chains and raise consumer prices. The proposed duties would target imports from China and other overseas manufacturers, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign components and bolster domestic production.