Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Advanced AI Chips Under Section 232

Summary

On January 14, 2026, President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act imposing a 25% value-based tariff on certain advanced computing chips, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and derivative products, effective January 15, 2026. The tariff targets a narrow category of advanced AI chips — specifically NVIDIA H200 and AMD MI325X-class semiconductors — that are not destined for the U.S. supply chain. The action was framed as protecting national security by ince