U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday that no new tariffs are planned on foreign semiconductors, while underscoring the need to protect the domestic industry as part of broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing.
Greer made the remarks at an event celebrating the expansion of a Micron Technology facility located in the District of Columbia suburbs, stressing the administration’s commitment to reshore key technology production.
His comments reflect continuing discussions within the Trump administration on trade measures designed to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, particularly from Asia.
“There was not an immediate tariff coming,” he said.
Greer said the strategic protection for the semiconductor sector is part of discussions, but that implementation must be done with precision….