U.S. gov't mulls tariffing devices based on the number of chips used and their estimated value — policy would impact nearly every type of electronic device

The U.S. government is considering a plan to impose tariffs on imported electronics based on the number of chips and their value, affecting a wide range of devices. The proposed system would calculate tariffs as a percentage of the semiconductor value within a product, with rates varying based on chip density and origin. Additionally, there is a policy in the works that would require chipmakers to produce one chip in the U.S. for every imported one or face high tariffs, potentially up to 100%. These measures aim to incentivize domestic chip production but could lead to inflation and increased costs for consumer goods.