India, Dec. 3 -- The impact of the proposed 100% US tariff on imported chips would hurt the United States, more than its competitors!

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that he is considering imposing a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors. The proposed measure is part of Washington's bid to boost domestic chip production, reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthen industries linked to national security - with likely exemptions for companies that invest in US-based manufacturing.

The semiconductor industry is highly globalized, in part due to the zero or very low tariffs between countries over the past few decades.

However, Trump's proposed 100% tariff on semiconductor chips, although intended to boost US ma...