ETtech Explainer: Trump targets semiconductors as tariff relief for tech firms nears end

US President Donald Trump is preparing to impose fresh tariffs on semiconductors, with an announcement expected within the next week. The move marks a reversal from temporary relief granted to key electronics items, and reflects his push to tackle what he calls unfair trade practices — especially by China.

Trump confirmed that semiconductor tariffs would come in the “not distant future,” adding that there would be “some flexibility” for select companies. While the president gave no specifics, he said a separate announcement on products like…