The United States plans to impose duties of 100% on microchips and semiconductors. This was stated by Donald Trump, speaking at the White House. His speech was related to Apple's plans to invest $600 billion in the country's economic development in the coming years. At the same time, the head of state assured that companies returning their production to the United States would be able to avoid these increased duties. In particular, he mentioned Apple Inc. This statement immediately caused a wide response among international trading partners and global companies, which are actively analyzing the possible consequences of this initiative. During the event, Tim Cook announced the company's intention to allocate an additional $100 billion for the development of domestic production. In addition, Trump clarified that companies demonstrating a similar commitment will be exempt from new duties on chips. However, imports of many electronic goods, such as cars and smartphones that use semiconductors, will be subject to a separate tax.
