On Thursday, U.S. President Trump held a dinner at the White House, where he welcomed over two dozen tech industry leaders. Throughout the evening, these tech luminaries voiced their appreciation for Trump's pivotal role in fostering investments in the semiconductor sector and advancing the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Trump re-emphasized his stance, stating that he would implement "substantial" tariffs on semiconductor firms that opt not to establish manufacturing facilities in the United States. However, he clarified that companies committing to investment within the U.S. would be exempt from these measures.
