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Semiconductor Sanctions: The Digital Tax Trade War

In response to digital taxes on U.S. tech giants, the White House has threatened major tariffs and semiconductor export bans on offending nations. This protectionist stance could create a favorable environment for domestic technology producers and companies in countries not subject to these new trade barriers.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on August 26

Your Basket's Financial Footprint

Aggregate market capitalisation and breakdown for the semiconductor sanctions basket.

Key Takeaways for Investors:
  • Large-cap dominance generally implies lower volatility and more stable performance, tracking broad semiconductor market moves.
  • Suitable as a core portfolio holding for diversified exposure, not primarily a speculative growth position.
  • Likely to deliver steady, long-term appreciation rather than rapid, short-term explosive gains.
Total Market Cap
  • TSM: $1.23T

  • INTC: $178.03B

  • QCOM: $181.96B

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About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

This group focuses on the potential for U.S. protectionist measures to reshape critical technology supply chains. We've identified companies that could benefit from trade disputes between the U.S. and nations implementing digital services taxes on American tech giants.

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What You Need to Know

These are primarily domestic American semiconductor manufacturers and international players in non-targeted countries. The theme is event-driven and tactical, focusing on companies that may be insulated from or could directly benefit from escalating trade tensions.

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Why These Stocks

Each company has been handpicked by professional analysts for their potential to capture market share or operate in a more favourable environment as U.S. trade restrictions reshape global technology leadership and supply chains.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

Trade War Winners

These companies could benefit directly from U.S. trade restrictions, potentially capturing market share as global supply chains reshape around geopolitical tensions.

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Protected Positions

Domestic manufacturers and non-targeted international players may find themselves in a more favourable operating environment as competitors face new barriers.

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Strategic Timing

This event-driven theme focuses on companies positioned to capitalise on the escalating dispute between the U.S. and nations implementing digital services taxes.

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