German Chip Equipment Maker Warns Trump's Tariffs Threaten Semiconductor Supply Chain

Published: May 7, 2025 10:52

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["[German chip equipment manufacturer warns that Trump's tariffs pose a threat to the semiconductor supply chain]", "Burkhardt Frick, CEO of German semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplier Suss MicroTec, said that tariffs could disrupt the supply chain supporting the semiconductor industry, increase costs, and even trigger an economic recession. 'Imposing tariffs and blockades, I think that's a step backward,' Frick said. In April this year, US President Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries, causing market turmoil. He then implemented a 90-day tariff suspension for most countries to reach a trade agreement. 'Even this 90-day suspension is just buying time,' Frick said. 'I don't think anyone will benefit. This is a zero-sum game.'"]

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