In a step that shook tech supply chains and the semiconductor industry, President Donald Trump stated that his administration would slap a 100% tariff on all foreign-made semiconductors, unless companies pledge to construct fabs in the U.S.
The news was made at a press conference in the Oval Office with Apple Inc
Markets welcomed the pro-U.S. sentiment. Apple shares bounced about 3% on Thursday, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
But behind the headline noise is an underlying investing question that comes up: Which ETFs will benefit or suffer as tariffs reshape the global chip landscape?
Winners
The biggest beneficiaries of the tariff theatrics are semiconductor ETFs packed with firms already manufacturing in the U.S. or exempted from the tariffs.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF
While the chip company names are in the spotlight, reshoring-focused ETFs could become dark horse champions without notice.
Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF
The Apple Of Trump's Eye
Apple's $100 billion U.S. investment saved it from both the semiconductor and India tariff threats. That puts ETFs with significant Apple exposure in a pretty good place.
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
Losers
While countries like Taiwan and South Korea are negotiating for exemptions, here are some ETFs that still stand at the crossroads.
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
Final Take
After the 100% semiconductor tariff news, market reaction has been more precise, aiming at who's exempt, who's widening, and who's still exposed. Reshoring, infrastructure and U.S.-fab-heavy ETFs are likely to draw new money in the days and weeks to come.
