U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that the Trump administration plans to impose additional tariffs on imported semiconductors starting September 2, 2026, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The tariffs cover advanced computing chips, servers, laptops, and gaming hardware. Previously, the department had imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips on January 14, 2026, and will implement a 15% tariff on polysilicon and its derivatives along with a minimum price restriction from December 4. Chipmakers that build or expand facilities in the U.S. can apply for exemptions, with cumulative investment commitments reaching hundreds of billions of dollars. The policy was first reported by CryptoBriefing.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration is preparing to widen import tariffs on semiconductors, and the new duties are scheduled to kick in on September 2, 2026. The policy leans on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which gives the president authority to adjust imports for national security reasons.
The tariffs hit a wide swath of products: advanced computing chips, servers, laptops, and gaming hardware. It comes after an earlier step on January 14, 2026, when the department placed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips. And starting December 4, a 15% tariff on polysilicon and its derivatives will take effect, along with a minimum price restriction.
Chipmakers that build or expand production facilities in the United States can seek exemptions from these tariffs. The Commerce Department said related investment commitments have already climbed into the hundreds of billions of dollars, a clear sign of how the industry is reacting to the policy.
The announcement was first reported by CryptoBriefing. And it shows the administration is still trying to remake the semiconductor supply chain through trade measures.
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