U.S. President Trump said before dinner with the executive directors (CEOs) of major technology companies on the 4th that his administration will be taxed on companies that have not moved their production lines to the United States.
According to Reuters, since Trump returned to Baigong to enforce politics in January, he has used tax levies as a means of pressure, not only has hedged trade partners, but also has caused financial market turmoil and increased global economic uncertainty.
Trump said: "It's right. I've discussed with people on the scene that we will be taxing for companies that have not come (US factories). We will be taxing soon." But he did not disclose the specific time or tax rate.
He told the media: "We will pay out considerable taxes that are not very high, but are considered considerable taxes, but if they come to American factories or planning factories, they will not face taxes."
Trump said to the semiconductor, "If they don't come, there will be taxes."
Trump talked about Tim Cook, Apple executive chief, and said: "I think Kuk's situation is quite good." Kuk was sitting opposite Trump at that time.
Apple recently promised that its total investment in the United States will increase to US$600 billion in the next four years. At the same time, other technology leaders have continued to show cooperation intentions for Trump.
Trump said last month that the United States will be taxed about 100% on imported semiconductor classes, but the measure is not suitable for companies that have explicitly promised investment.
Taiwan Electric, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix have previously announced investment in chip manufacturing in the United States.