US President Donald Trump said on Friday (15 August 2025) that he would also put tariffs on the import of steel and semiconductor in the coming 2-3 weeks. This statement of Trump has made the companies making semiconders sleep. He said that initially rates will be kept low so that companies get time and opportunity to manufacture manufacturing in America. After this, tariffs will be increased.

Donald Trump has announced that tariffs will be imposed on imports of steel and semiconductor chips in the coming weeks. This step is being taken to promote domestic manufacturing. He says that instead of facing high fees, companies would prefer to produce in America itself.

What is Trump’s plan?

Trump said that the main objective of his policy is to strengthen American domestic manufacturing. He gave examples that just as the tariff on medicines was less and then more, similarly this process will be adopted on steel and chips. He also indicated that this policy can give exemption to companies that will be committed to increasing production in America.

What will affect the world with this decision of Trump?

The policies of Donald Trump have already changed global trade equations. In February, he had reduced the tariff on steel and aluminum to 25%. In May, he announced to increase it to 50% so that domestic manufacturers could get further boost. Now there is a preparation to apply 100% tariff on semiconductor chips. However, companies that will be willing to invest in America will be given relief from this.

Apple’s investment and Trump’s policy

Trump’s statement came at a time when Apple has announced an additional investment of $ 100 billion in the US. This step is in line with the strategy of the US government, under which large tech companies are being motivated to increase manufacturing in the US itself.

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US President Donald Trump has decided to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars starting from April 2. European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen has expressed deep concern and regret over this decision. According to him, this step is harmful for trade and consumers not only for Europe, but also for the US and the European Union (EU).

European Commission statement

Ursula von Der Leyen said, “The automotive industry is the main pillar of innovation, competition and quality jobs.” He further explained that the effect of this new tariff will have a bad effect not only on business but also consumers. Von Der Leyen also said that the European Union will evaluate this decision of the United States and will continue the process of dialogue for the solution.

Trump’s decision and its influence

US President Trump has signed an executive order about 25% tariff, which will be effective from April 2. He says that this step is being taken to protect the US industry, especially on imported cars from countries that do not produce in the US. Trump commented at the Oval Office, saying, “We will take tariffs from countries that take our jobs and property.” He said that these tariffs will apply only to cars that are not built in the United States. The cars that will be made in America, there will be no tariff on them.

America’s new mutual tariff system

The purpose of this new tariff is to increase duty on imported cars from countries which are not assembled in the US. This tariff will be applicable to half of cars and trucks sold in the US. Trump has promoted it as ‘Mukti Day’, when these tariffs will be effective. This step can further increase the growing trade dispute between the US and Europe.