President Trump Imposes Tariffs on Advanced Computing Chips to Protect National Security
Impact Score: 3
Timeline: N/A – No specific deadline mentioned
Summary: President Trump invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to impose a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, targeting imports that pose national security risks. Exemptions apply for chips supporting domestic supply chains. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Representative are directed to negotiate existing and new agreements to mitigate these risks. The measure encourages domestic semiconductor production, building on prior America First trade policies. Vanderbilt University faces increased costs and potential supply chain disruptions but may access new federal funding and partnership opportunities aligned with this strategy.
Key Actions: Increase semiconductor research in engineering; monitor trade policies via Federal Relations; explore partnerships in Tech Transfer; integrate national security aspects in curricula; leverage new funding and industry collaborations.
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