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Cheong Wa Dae says no details finalized after Lutnick's remarks on 'targeted' chip tariff

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By Yonhap
  • Published Sep 3, 2026 10:18 am KST
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks to the press following the G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Wednesday (U.S. time). AFP-Yonhap

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks to the press following the G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Wednesday (U.S. time). AFP-Yonhap

No details have been finalized on any new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors, the presidential office here said Thursday, after the U.S. commerce secretary said a "targeted" chip tariff policy is under consideration.

Appearing on a CNBC interview Wednesday (U.S. time), Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the U.S. administration is considering a "targeted" and "thoughtful" tariff policy for semiconductors.

"As far as we know, details related to U.S. semiconductor tariffs have not been finalized," an official at Cheong Wa Dae said.

"The government will closely monitor related developments while closely cooperating with the U.S. to prevent any unfavorable impact on our companies," the official said.