Sep 3, 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix face US chip tariff pressure amid $41 billion investment decisions
South Korea and the US are negotiating semiconductor investments as President Trump revives chip tariff threats, pressuring Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to build US facilities or face tariffs. Samsung is advancing construction on its Pyeongtaek P5 fab with a $110 million cleanroom contract while the companies await clarity on whether their $41 billion in US projects will qualify for tariff relief.
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