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Phl wants chip exports exempted from US tariff

August 13, 2025

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The Freeman

The Philippines will be seeking an exemption from US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 100-percent levy on its semiconductor imports, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).

During the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines Economic Forum 2025 yesterday, SAPIEA Frederick Go said the government would be seeking clarification from the US Trade Representative on the implementation of the tariff on semiconductors.

“We are lobbying that our semiconductor exports likewise be exempted, if there is such a thing,” he said.

Last week, Trump said semiconductor and chip imports would be subject to a 100-percent tariff, but not for companies that are manufacturing in the US or have committed to do so.

It remains unclear when the levy will be taking effect.

Go said that if the US imposes a semiconductor tariff on all countries, this would be considered a best-case scenario as it would be as if there is no levy.

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