Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)
fell 8.4% in the morning session after China imposed a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports amid escalating trade war tensions. This was especially rough for the US chipmakers because a big chunk of their business leans on demand out of China. The new tariffs not only threaten to erode profit margins but also risk reducing market share.
Adding to the uncertainty, the Trump administration signaled the possibility of further regulatory action against the sector. Although semiconductor firms were notably excluded from the broad tariffs unveiled on April 2, 2025, their exclusion raised concerns that targeted restrictions could still be forthcoming.
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President Donald Trump's new reciprocal tariffs on tech imports are threatening to disrupt Big Tech's multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure projects, including the $500 billion Stargate initiative, by raising hardware costs and delaying data center expansions.
TSMC is set to acquire a 20% stake in a joint venture with Intel to address the U.S. chipmaker's ongoing struggles, including its $18.8 billion net loss in 2024, as part of a broader effort to revive Intel's fortunes amid pressure from U.S. government officials.
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares have fallen 19.6% year to date, pressured by ongoing concerns about AI spending, trade restrictions and broader market weakness. The stock, which was one of the best-performing names in 2024, has struggled in 2025 as investors reassess growth expectations and adjust to an increasingly uncertain economic environment.
In a move to bolster its AI data-center offerings, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer, ZT Systems on Monday.
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