The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a delay in imposing tariffs on semiconductors, a move that marks a significant shift from President Donald Trump‘s earlier stance.

Chip Tariff Decision Under Review

The officials have been communicating this to both government and private industry stakeholders over the past few days, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

This decision has not been made public until now. The administration is reportedly taking a cautious approach to avoid escalating trade tensions with China, which could lead to a trade war and disrupt the supply of essential rare earth minerals.

Although no final decision has been made, sources warn that triple-digit tariffs remain a possibility at any moment, as per the publication.

The Department of Commerce did not ...