TechCrunch Daily Crunch The Trump administration is going after semiconductor imports
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Sep 27, 2025 The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on semiconductor imports, pushing U.S. chipmakers to boost domestic production. Flipkart is relocating from Singapore to India as it gears up for an IPO. Meanwhile, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser has lost its guaranteed cargo contract with NASA, prompting a major reevaluation. Leadership issues are hitting Hyundai's Supernull Air Taxi, amid layoffs and a pause in their vehicle program. Exciting times are ahead in tech and space!
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Ratio-Based Chips Policy Looms
- The Trump administration may force US chipmakers to match imports with domestic production through a ratio rule tied to tariffs.
- This aims to boost onshore semiconductor manufacturing but creates compliance and timeline uncertainty.
Tariff Threats Escalate
- President Donald Trump has publicly discussed imposing tariffs on the semiconductor industry since early August.
- The repeated comments signal escalating pressure on the sector that could reshape global supply chains.
Flipkart Eyes India HQ Ahead Of IPO
- Flipkart plans to re-domicile its headquarters from Singapore to India ahead of a potential IPO in 2026.
- The move aligns corporate presence with a key market and India's festive sales season to strengthen its IPO positioning.