US imposes tariffs on high-performance computer chips, China retaliates

tagesschau.de (German)

US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on certain high-performance computer chips, citing national security. This move aims to reduce foreign dependency and boost domestic production, potentially impacting Chinese markets. China is reportedly planning its own import ban on US high-performance chips. The US government is also implementing regulations requiring independent lab testing of these chips before export, as both nations compete for dominance in AI technology.


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