Trump signs Section 232 proclamation: 25% tariff on certain advanced AI chips

On January 14, 2026 President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, with Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X named as examples. Chips used to build out US data centers and for domestic manufacturing were carved out of the duty. The White House said broader semiconductor tariffs could follow, which keeps the chip supply chain exposed to further trade action.

• Rate: 25% on certain advanced computing chips
• Named examples: Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X
• Exemptions for chips used in US data-center buildout and domestic manufacturing