Archive · 25 Dec 2025
US Delays China Semiconductor Tariffs to 2027
The US government said China is using unfair methods to become the best in making computer chips.
They decided to punish China by adding extra taxes (tariffs) on these chips, but they won't start doing this until June 2027.
The US started looking into this issue at the end of President Biden's time in office, and President Trump continued it.
The US says China gives too much help to its companies and doesn't pay workers enough.
They haven't said why they're waiting so long to start the taxes.
US Trade Representative found China's semiconductor policies unfair and burdensome to US commerce.
Tariffs on Chinese semiconductors will start June 23, 2027, with the rate announced at least 30 days prior.
Investigation launched in December 2024 under President Biden, continued under President Trump.
China accused of using state support and wage-suppressing labor practices to dominate semiconductor industry.
US has not explained the reason for the 18-month delay in implementing tariffs.
- Who
- US Trade Representative (USTR), China
- What
- US investigation into China's semiconductor policies and delayed tariffs
- When
- Investigation launched in December 2024, tariffs to start in June 2027
- Where
- United States, China
- Why
- US claims China's semiconductor policies are unfair and burdens US commerce
- Investigation
- USTR Section 301 probe
- Tariff Start Date
- June 23, 2027
- Tariff Announcement Date
- At least 30 days before June 23, 2027
- Investigation Launch Date
- December 2024
- Current Tariff Rate
- 0%
- US Presidents Involved
- Joe Biden, Donald Trump
- China's Alleged Practices
- State support, wage-suppressing labor practices
