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U.S. Considering Tariffs on Imported Electronics Based on Semiconductor Content The U.S. government is reportedly exploring a new strategy to impose tariffs on imported electronic devices, with the tax rate determined by the number of semiconductors contained within each product. This potential policy shift has been highlighted by various media outlets, which suggest that the U.S. Department of Commerce is considering measures aimed at reshaping global supply chains and encouraging domestic manufacturing. According to reports, the proposed tariffs would be calculated as a percentage of the estimated value of semiconductor chips embedded in imported electronics. The goal, as stated by officials, is to incentivize companies to move their production facilities back to the United States. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen national security and economic resilience by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers for critical technology components. If implemented, this p...

South Korea's automotive industry, which has long relied on the export of vehicles, now faces a critical challenge: the increasing dependence on foreign semiconductors. As traditional internal combustion engine vehicles evolve into advanced "electronic devices on wheels," such as electric and autonomous vehicles, the demand for semiconductors has skyrocketed. However, South Korea's automotive sector is heavily reliant on imported semiconductors, with 95% of its supply coming from abroad. Last year, only five domestic companies—Samsung Electronics, Seoul Semiconductor, SK Hynix, Telechips, and LX Semicon—managed to rank among the global top 100 automotive semiconductor firms, collectively holding just a 3% market share. This vulnerability leaves the industry at risk of disruption in an era of rising global protectionism. To address this pressing issue, Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest automotive parts manufacturers, recently hosted a “vehicle semiconductor f...

China Launches Two Investigations Against U.S. Semiconductor Sector In a significant development, China has initiated two separate investigations targeting the U.S. semiconductor industry, signaling heightened tensions between the two global economic powers. These moves come ahead of critical trade discussions set to take place in Spain, focusing on trade relations, national security, and the ownership of TikTok. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping probe into certain analog integrated circuits (ICs) imported from the United States. This includes commodity interface IC chips and gate driver IC chips, which are commonly manufactured by leading U.S. companies such as Texas Instruments and ON Semiconductor. The investigation is part of broader efforts to address what China perceives as unfair trade practices by American firms. In addition to the anti-dumping probe, the ministry also launched an anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. actions that have impacted...