In Washington, the United States on December 23, 2025 announced that tariffs on Chinese semiconductors would be delayed until June 2027. The current tariff rate remains 0% for an initial 18 months, after which the rate will be set and publicly announced at least 30 days before June 2027.
The decision is part of a broader effort to pursue a U.S.–China trade truce and aligns with findings from a Section 301 investigation that China’s state-backed semiconductor practices have affected U.S. industry.
Tariff increases will be disclosed in advance of June 2027, giving importers time to adjust. The tariffs will apply to semiconductors imported from China into the United States. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the move, under the current U.S. administration. This development was reported by Reuters, the New York Times, CNBC, Kyodo News, Channel News Asia, Bloomberg, and Reuters Topline, among others.
The timing suggests a careful balancing of competitive pressures in the semiconductor sector with broader negotiations on a trade truce, while continuing to scrutinize Beijing’s policies in line with ongoing investigations.
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