Tech Industry Warns Trump's Chip Tariffs Could Cripple AI Innovation

The tech industry fears that Donald Trump may soon announce sweeping semiconductor tariffs at the worst possible time for AI development. Politico reported that the tariffs could be imposed within weeks or months, with industry insiders saying they could "doom" AI innovation in the US. Anonymous sources familiar with the plans said the framework is still evolving, but one approach could expand tariffs to cover not just chips but also products made with them, such as gaming consoles and data center servers.