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US unveils 1:1 rule to boost chip production: what this means for tech giants

by September 26, 2025
by September 26, 2025

The US government is rolling out a bold new plan aimed at shifting the semiconductor industry closer to home.

Under this rule, chipmakers will need to produce as many chips inside the country as are imported from overseas, a report by The Wall Street Journal said on Friday.

The idea: curb America’s heavy reliance on foreign-made semiconductors and build a stronger, more resilient supply chain.

Companies falling short risk tariffs on their imports, a strong nudge to invest locally.

This move comes at a time when global chip shortages and geopolitical tensions have exposed vulnerabilities in technology supply chains worldwide.

A push for greater chip independence

The White House and US Commerce Department want to shore up domestic chip manufacturing, making the country less dependent on Asia and other regions.

With this 1:1 production ratio rule, businesses importing chips from abroad will have to match their imports with an equal amount made on American soil.

If they don’t, tariffs will kick in, potentially driving companies to rethink their strategies.

The motivations are clear: recent chip supply disruptions, worsened by pandemic effects and international conflicts, have hit industries from automobiles to smartphones hard.

By incentivizing local production, the government hopes to create jobs, protect national security interests, and ensure the US stays competitive in the tech race.

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick emphasized that this isn’t just about economics, it’s about safeguarding critical technologies that power the modern world.

The plan also aligns with President Trump’s stance on reducing reliance on foreign imports through strong trade policies.

What this means for the chip industry?

This production mandate is expected to shake up the global chip market.

US manufacturing costs run higher than many Asian countries due to wages and facilities, so this rule could push companies to invest billions in domestic factories and infrastructure.

While that promises a boost in jobs and innovation stateside, it might also lead to higher chip prices and tighter margins.

Industry watchers see it as a balancing act: make chips locally to avoid tariffs, but keep prices competitive in a tough global market.

The US aims to significantly ramp up chip output by 2032, hoping to double or even triple current capacities. For companies, navigating these rules means reassessing supply chains, investments, and partnerships.

Some analysts worry about unintended slowdowns if firms struggle to scale US production quickly enough. Still, the policy marks a decisive step towards securing America’s technology future amid global uncertainties.

The ripple effects from this bold strategy will likely be felt across industries relying on these tiny but vital components.

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