US delays tariffs on Chinese chip imports until June 2027
The United States said it will impose new tariffs on semiconductor chips imported from China, but will delay the measure until June 2027, under a trade action led by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
In a statement, the USTR said the decision follows a year-long investigation into Chinese policies and practices in the semiconductor sector. The agency said China’s push to dominate the industry is “unreasonable” and places a burden on US commerce, which it said justifies action under US trade law.
The USTR said the tariff rate will be announced at least 30 days before it takes effect. While the plan sets the timeline for the tariff to begin in June 2027, the specific duty level has not yet been disclosed.
For companies that rely on China-made chips, the delay extends the existing import conditions until mid-2027 and gives manufacturers, distributors, and buyers more time to assess sourcing plans before the tariff rate is finalized and implemented.
