[SMM Tin Express: Foreign Media: Trump Plans to Exempt Tech Giants from Chip Tariffs]

Published: Feb 10, 2026 09:46

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According to the Financial Times, former President Trump is expected to exempt companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from impending tariffs on chips, as these companies are racing to build data centers that power the AI boom. Informed sources reveal that the US Department of Commerce plans to provide tariff exemptions for US hyperscale data center operators, which will be linked to TSMC's investment commitments. This exemption plan highlights President Trump's determination to impose tariffs on chips and incentivize domestic chip manufacturing in the US, while also offering some relief to companies heavily reliant on imported semiconductors that drive the rapid development of American artificial intelligence. A government official familiar with the plans cautiously stated that these plans are still subject to change and have not yet been signed by the President.

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