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Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor goods. SHFE tin prices opened higher and then dropped back slightly [SMM Tin Morning News]

iconAug 7, 2025 08:49
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Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor goods. SHFE tin prices opened higher and then pulled back slightly [SMM Tin Morning News]. Macro: (1) Trump stated that he would impose a 100% tariff on imported goods containing semiconductors, but would exempt companies that establish production facilities in the US. "We will impose very high tariffs on chips and semiconductors, but there's good news for companies like Apple: if you're building a factory in the US, or have unequivocally committed to building one in the US, you won't have to pay anything. In other words, we will impose approximately a 100% tariff on chips and semiconductors. But if you're building a factory in the US, you won't have to pay. Even if large-scale production hasn't truly started yet, but construction is underway, then you won't have to pay." Trump also stated that independent tariffs on all products containing semiconductor chips could be imposed as early as next week. (2) Tariffs: ① The President of the Swiss Confederation left the US without making progress on a trade agreement. ② Trump claimed that he would impose approximately a 100% tariff on chips and semiconductors, with exemptions for companies that establish production facilities in the US. He met with Jensen Huang before announcing the tariffs. ③ Trump announced a 25% tariff increase on Indian goods, bringing the total tariff rate to 50%. ④ Trump: If other countries import Russian crude oil, they may face a 25% tariff increase. ⑤ White House officials stated that Apple would be largely unaffected by the US tariffs on India, and Apple increased its US investment commitment by $100 billion. ⑥ Should an additional 15% be added or should the tariff be unified at 15%? Japan questioned the inconsistency between the US tariff announcement and the agreement.

August 7, 2025 SMM Tin Morning Briefing:

Futures: The most-traded SHFE tin contract (SN2509) opened higher during the night session but pulled back later, closing at 266,600 yuan/mt, down 0.09% from the previous trading day.

Macro: (1) Trump stated he would impose 100% tariffs on imported goods containing semiconductors, with exemptions for companies establishing production in the US. "We will impose very high tariffs on chips and semiconductors, but companies like Apple have good news: if you're building a factory in the US or have unequivocally committed to do so, you won't pay anything. In other words, we'll impose roughly 100% tariffs on chips and semiconductors. But if you're building a plant in the US, you won't pay. Even if large-scale production hasn't started yet, as long as construction is underway, no fees apply." Trump added that separate tariffs on all products containing semiconductor chips could be implemented as early as next week. (2) Tariffs—①The Swiss Federal President left the US without progress on a trade agreement. ②Trump announced ~100% tariffs on chips and semiconductors, exempting those built in the US. He met with Jensen Huang before the tariff announcement. ③Trump imposed 25% additional tariffs on Indian goods, raising total rates to 50%. ④Trump warned that countries importing Russian crude may face 25% tariffs. ⑤White House officials said Apple would largely avoid US tariffs on India, as Apple pledged $100 billion in additional US investments. ⑥Japan questioned US tariff notices, asking whether 15% would be added uniformly or selectively.

Fundamentals: (1) Supply disruptions: Tin ore supply tightened in major production areas like Yunnan. Some smelters may maintain maintenance shutdowns or minor production cuts in August (Bullish★). (2) Demand: PV sector—Orders for tin bars in east China declined post-installation rush, with lower operating rates at some producers. Electronics—End-users in south China entered the off-season amid high tin prices, leading to strong wait-and-see sentiment and just-in-time procurement orders. Other sectors—Demand remained stable (e.g., tinplate, chemicals) without exceeding expectations.

Spot market: Trading stayed mediocre yesterday, with most downstream enterprises holding minimal orders and having completed restocking earlier. Current procurement was limited to just-in-time needs. Many traders reported mainly low-price bids with thin transactions, often below one truckload.

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