Donald Trump's potential return to the White House may escalate the ongoing U.S.-China semiconductor conflict. Experts suggest he will intensify tariffs and export controls, building on the restrictions initiated during his first term and continued by the Biden administration. Trump has criticized Taiwan for allegedly taking U.S. chip business, advocating for tariffs on Taiwanese chips and opposing the Biden-era CHIPS Act. This shift could significantly impact global chip manufacturing and U.S. relations with allies.
