Washington Threatens Up To 100% Tariffs on Samsung Memory Chips
Washington is considering up to 100% tariffs on memory chips if Samsung and SK hynix do not expand US production, turning the plan into a test for chipmakers. Samsung has committed about $37 billion to a Taylor, Texas plant, but the choice is to invest more front-end production or face tariffs likely passed to US prices. DRAM prices could also rise sharply through 2026.