US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a critical raw material for both the semiconductor and solar panel industries.
The move, reported by MyJoyOnline, is explicitly aimed at countering China's dominance in the supply chain for these essential materials.
The tariff targets polysilicon, which serves as the foundational feedstock for silicon wafers used in chips and photovoltaic cells.
By levying a duty on imported polysilicon-based products, the administration seeks to reshape sourcing dynamics and reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.
The order also includes accompanying price floors on products derived from the material, further structuring the market intervention.
For the semiconductor sector, this development introduces immediate cost pressures.