Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
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"For decades, the US has allowed 'foreign firms to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
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