# Trump announces 100% tariffs on semiconductor makers - but Apple won't be hit, and this key chipmaker will also escape sanctions

> Trump adminstration is imposing 100% tariffs on semiconductors However TSMC looks to be exempt The news comes alongside a $100 billion Apple investment in US manufacturing The Trump presidency has been underscored by…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/trump-announces-100-percent-tariffs-on-semiconductor-makers-but-apple-wont-be-hit-and-this-key-chipmaker-will-also-escape-sanctions?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68949d3ff52ea2e70988a94a)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #apple #tariffs #trump #announces #chipmaker #escape #makers #manufacturing
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