NewzPresident Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on polysilicon, a critical material used in the manufacturing of semiconductors and solar panels. The measure directly targets the global supply chain for these high-tech components.
The primary objective of the new tariff is to counter Chinese producers who currently maintain a monopoly over global polysilicon production. By penalizing this dominance, the policy seeks to reshape the competitive landscape for chip and solar panel materials.
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