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Trump Escalates Trade Fight With China, Citing National Security Concerns Over Chips

Semiconductors are seen on a circuit board that powers a Samsung video camera at the Samsung MOBILE-ization media and analyst event on March 23, 2011 in San Jose, California.

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his trade battle with China, announcing new tariffs focused on imported semiconductors. The move, he says, is meant to protect US national security and encourage domestic chip production.

Trump, speaking from Air Force One after a trip to Florida, confirmed that the new tariffs will be revealed in the coming week, TheHindu said.

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