US Secretary of Commerce Warns: Some South Korean and Taiwanese Chinese Enterprises May Face 100% Chip Tariffs If They Do Not Invest in the US
2026-01-18 / Read about 0 minute
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On January 16, 2026, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick warned South Korean memory chip manufacturers and Taiwanese Chinese enterprises that they may face tariffs of up to 100% if they do not commit to expanding production in the US. Lutnick stated that any enterprise wishing to build memory chip production capacity must choose to establish factories in the US or pay high tariffs. This move aims to prompt foreign enterprises to increase investment in the US and reduce the country's dependence on chip imports. The Trump administration is using tariff threats and trade agreements to attract more foreign investment in an effort to revitalize US manufacturing.