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China Eases Tariffs on US Semiconductors

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-25T11:16:38.054712+05:30

- China has quietly rolled back 125% tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, according to import agencies in Shenzhen. - The exemptions apply to integrated circuits, crucial for tech industries, but have not been officially announced by Chinese authorities. - This move follows China's April 12 tariff hike in response to US tariff increases on Chinese goods. - The rollback suggests China's need to access essential tech components it can't produce domestically. - Chinese tech companies confirm 8 tariff codes related to semiconductors are now exempt, as reported by Caijing. Source: [Cnn](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/business/china-us-tariffs-semiconductors-exemptions-hnk-intl/index.html), [Forexlive](https://www.forexlive.com/news/china-said-to-weigh-exempting-some-us-goods-from-tariffs-as-costs-rise-20250425/)

China has quietly rolled back 125% tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, according to import agencies in Shenzhen.
The exemptions apply to integrated circuits, crucial for tech industries, but have not been officially announced by Chinese authorities.
This move follows China's April 12 tariff hike in response to US tariff increases on Chinese goods.
The rollback suggests China's need to access essential tech components it can't produce domestically.
Chinese tech companies confirm 8 tariff codes related to semiconductors are now exempt, as reported by Caijing.

Source: Cnn, Forexlive