USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said no imminent U.S. tariffs are expected on semiconductors, but emphasized duties may still be used to protect the sector and encourage reshoring of chip production. The comment is largely clarifying rather than policy-changing, leaving the semiconductor tariff outlook uncertain but not immediately punitive. Market impact should be limited unless formal tariff measures are announced.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said no imminent U.S. tariffs are expected on semiconductors, but emphasized duties may still be used to protect the sector and encourage reshoring of chip production. The comment is largely clarifying rather than policy-changing, leaving the semiconductor tariff outlook uncertain but not immediately punitive. Market impact should be limited unless formal tariff measures are announced.