Another TACO? Trump administration may delay long-promised semiconductor tariffs amid China concerns — report

The Trump administration may postpone the rollout of long-promised semiconductor tariffs, despite earlier indications that the measures would be announced soon. According to news agency Reuters, US officials have privately told government and industry stakeholders over the past few days that the tariffs might not be imposed immediately, according to multiple people with direct knowledge of the conversations. These discussions, which had not been previously reported, suggest a more cautious approach intended to avoid provoking China. Sources cited by Reuters claimed that Trump aides are carefully assessing the timing of the proposed duties to prevent a rupture with Beijing that could risk a renewed trade war or disrupt supplies of critical rare earth minerals. However, they also