The tariffs would ensnare cutting-edge smartphone and PC-related chips for Apple, AMD and Nvidia if enacted. But Trump is betting his plan will bring more chip production to the US.
He might be right.
“trump was godsent, but not for the reasons you believe. think more of an exodus’ plague”
I don’t know about God, but I do agree with the outcome.
There are, if memory serves, quite a few examples of God punishing his chosen people and redistributing their wealth. But then you’ve got that whole new testament thing which really pushes the idea that everyone is the chosen people now.
It seems to me that the only one trying to destroy the United States is the United States.
Ah yes put tariffs on the goods that our allies make, a tried and true solution to the problem of groceries
Long term, more high tech manufacturing will be the result of more technology availability for cheaper, not higher cost chips from overseas
It’s my understanding that Taiwan doesn’t manufacture the chip producing machines anyways, those come from ASML
This will surely sort out the egg price
The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, and one of the primary reasons the U.S. maintains a hold on Taiwan. There are rumours that the US has a plan to blow it up in case of Chinese invasion, that’s how valuable it is. So this quite a reversal of strategy.
As I understand it, TSMC and Taiwan themselves have a plan to blow up the foundries should a China invasion look like it’s going to succeed. They are already rigged with the explosives from what I understand.
I have heard they are rigged with explosives, but that could just be hearsay. I wouldn’t work in a building rigged with explosives. I also don’t understand why TSMC would voluntarily self-destruct in such a situation. I don’t get the incentive.
It’s removing “gaining control of TSMC” from the lists of reasons for China to invade, making the whole operation less attractive. Though the more the US tries to deny China access to advanced chips, the less that disincentive matters.
Ohh. Hmm. It’s far-fetched but I suppose it’s plausible.
Tariffs only exist to protect the profits of the ruling class.
Do not be fooled. Tariffs are not good for us.
Tariffs can help with preparation, and they are a tool like many other policies. These ones, though, are not thoughtfully planned out. These protect no one, not even the mega-corps who need to figure out how to make everything domestically or price themselves out of the market.
Not true. A nation doesn’t need tariffs to help with preparations unless they’re also trying to maintain the dominance of their ruling classes.
Tariffs mean we have to pay for it instead of them. They can afford it, but they won’t foot the bill unless they are forced to.
I’ve found it soul crushing that anyone believed tariffs would help.
It Hurt Itself in Its Confusion!
I see he adopted “death to America”
Is he intentionally trying to sink us? If so, I guess I don’t hate him as much as I thought?
And people said nothing good will come out of Trump :D Weakening the US’ position internationally and its allies is a good thing in my opinon.
Neo Hitler is getting strike 1 out of 3 out of the way
Does he plan to start making chips??? Genuinely why would he do this.
