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Trump's Tariff Policy and Stargate Project Aim for Economic Growth

With a sweeping 10% import tariff and the ambitious $500 billion Stargate AI initiative, the US seeks to reshape its economic future for growth and job creation.

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Baseline Tariff Percentage
10%
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Tariff Percentage on China
34%
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Tariff Percentage on Vietnam
46%
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Investment Amount for Stargate Project
$500 billion
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Domestic Chip Production Percentage
11%
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Key Facts
  • Import Tariff Strategy includes a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and varying rates for specific countries, such as 34% on China and 46% on Vietnam.1
  • Stargate AI Project, launched on January 21, 2025, will see an investment of $500 billion in the US economy.1
  • Complicated Tariff Policy is intertwined with other economic strategies, including onshoring jobs, major tax cuts, and geopolitical negotiation leverage.1
  • Complexity of the AI Supply Chain indicates the US's reliance on foreign production for a majority of its chips.1

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