President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and semiconductor chip imports starting next week. The tariffs will begin at lower rates to allow U.S. companies time to ramp up domestic manufacturing, with semiconductor duties potentially reaching as high as 300 percent if companies do not produce chips within the United States. Trump indicated that these sector-specific tariffs would be set over the coming weeks, with an initial 10 percent tariff on chipmakers already imposed. The tariff policy represents a significant shift in U.S. trade strategy, particularly affecting the semiconductor industry, and has prompted international trade realignments, including responses from China. The broader tariff regime, which also includes a 50 percent levy on Indian imports, is now under increased scrutiny for its economic impact.