The U.S. has set a new timeline for tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports, with increases scheduled for June 23, 2027. The exact tariff rate will be announced at least a month in advance, according to a filing by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
In the meantime, the initial tariff rate on Chinese semiconductor imports will remain zero for 18 months. The decision follows a year-long investigation that found China engaging in unfair trade practices in the semiconductor industry. The USTR noted that China has long targeted the sector with aggressive policies aimed at achieving dominance.
The delay in implementing new tariffs appears intended to reduce trade tensions between the U.S. and China and provide clarity for American businesses concerned about potential impacts on their supply chains.
These tariffs focus on older chips and are separate from other duties previously considered under U.S. trade laws. Analysts say the measures could also serve as a bargaining tool in future trade negotiations, following the partial trade truce reached by Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping in October 2025.
