Trump Action Archive

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• Trump proclamation imposes 25% tariff on advanced computing chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment under Section 232 national security authority. — President Trump signed Proclamation 11002 on January 14, 2026, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to impose a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on advanced computing chips and derivative semiconductor products effective January 15, 2026. The proclamation, based on a Commerce Department investigation, finds that semiconductor imports threaten U.S. national security due to dependence on foreign supply chains and insufficient domestic manufacturing capacity. Exemptions apply to chips for U.S. data centers, R&D, startups, repairs, and public-sector use. The Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative are directed to pursue trade negotiations within 90 days, with potential for broader tariffs in a second phase.
• Trump issued proclamation imposing 25 percent tariff on advanced computing chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment — President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on certain advanced computing chips and derivative semiconductor products effective January 15, 2026. The proclamation states the Secretary of Commerce found that semiconductor imports threaten U.S. national security due to insufficient domestic production capacity and reliance on foreign supply chains. The tariff exempts chips for U.S. data centers, R&D, startups, consumer applications, civil industrial uses, and public sector applications. The proclamation directs the Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to pursue trade negotiations within 90 days and reserves the President's authority to impose broader tariffs on semiconductors after negotiations conclude.
• Trump signed proclamation imposing 25% tariff on advanced computing chips under Section 232 — President Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips including NVIDIA H200 and AMD MI325X. The proclamation directs the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements addressing semiconductor imports. The fact sheet states the tariff aims to incentivize domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, with potential for broader tariffs on semiconductors and derivative products in the future.

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• Trump proclaims critical minerals import adjustment under Section 232, directing negotiations with trading partners and authorizing future tariffs or price floors. — President Trump issued Proclamation 11001 on January 14, 2026, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to address national security threats from imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products (PCMDPs). The proclamation directs the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with foreign trading partners to reduce import reliance and secure domestic supply chains. The President reserves authority to impose tariffs, minimum import prices, or other trade restrictions if negotiations fail within 180 days or prove ineffective. The Secretary of Commerce had determined that the U.S. is 100% net-import reliant for 12 critical minerals and lacks sufficient domestic processing capacity, creating strategic vulnerabilities in defense and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Trump issued proclamation invoking Section 232 to direct negotiations on processed critical minerals imports — President Trump issued a proclamation on January 14, 2026, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to address imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products (PCMDPs). The proclamation, based on a Commerce Department investigation, directs the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with foreign trading partners to adjust PCMDP imports. The President states he may impose alternative remedies, including tariffs or minimum import prices, if negotiations do not succeed within 180 days.
• Trump signs proclamation directing trade negotiations on processed critical minerals imports — President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 directing the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to jointly negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products (PCMDPs). The proclamation states the administration will promote price floors for PCMDP trade and may take further action, including tariffs or restrictions, if negotiations are not completed within 180 days or prove ineffective. The fact sheet claims a prior Commerce Department investigation found such imports threaten national security.