SIA: each 1% tariff hike could add US$3.5B to US fab costs

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) urged the Trump administration to cut tariffs on imported semiconductor materials and equipment. According to SIA, every 1% tariff increase adds about US$3.5 billion to US fab costs and undermines investment in domestic chip production.

• SIA asks for lower tariffs on imported chip materials and equipment
• Each 1% tariff hike adds US$3.5B to US fab costs
• Association warns of risk to US semiconductor investment