Asia chipmakers wobble after Trump’s ‘100% tariffs’ on semiconductors

Asia semiconductor-related stocks traded mixed Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 100% tariff on chip imports, with an exemption for companies that are “building in the United States.” Details on how much domestic manufacturing is required to qualify for the exemption remain unclear. Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Tokyo Electron fell over…

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Back at it with Iran?

The Hill’s Defense & NetSec Newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Welcome to Defense & National Security The Big Story Back with Iran? The US military said it struck Iranian targets on Friday, less than an hour after President Trump hinted at action against Tehran. The President cited Thursday’s attack… Source link

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Trump was big on tech stocks in early 2026, filings show

President Donald Trump speaks during a law enforcement leaders dinner celebrating the start of National Police Week in the Rose Garden at The White House in Washington, May 11, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump reported thousands of financial transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — including large purchases…

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