Tariffs on Taiwanese Chips Pose Global Supply Chain Risks
Enforcing tariffs on Taiwan would be difficult, and they wouldn’t necessarily be enough to meaningfully increase semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, experts told WIRED. The move could lead to disruptions in global supply chains, potentially affecting not just the US but also other countries reliant on Taiwanese chip exports. The outcome of this decision will depend on various factors, including the effectiveness of potential mitigation strategies.
- This policy shift highlights the increasingly complex and interconnected nature of modern economies, where a single action by one nation can have far-reaching consequences for global trade and industry.
- What would be the long-term impact on the US-China tech rivalry if tariffs on Taiwanese chips were to increase significantly?