White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal

February 11, 2026

, By Tom’s Hardware

White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly planning tariff carve-outs for AI hyperscalers within the country, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, among others. According to the Financial Times, the move will allow these companies to acquire the chips they need to remain competitive in the AI race, while still pushing chip makers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to continue investing in the U.S.

Taiwan and the U.S. agreed on a trade deal last month, with Washington cutting…

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White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal

February 11, 2026

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White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly planning tariff carve-outs for AI hyperscalers within the country, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, among others. According to the Financial Times, the move will allow these companies to acquire the chips they need to remain competitive in the AI race, while still pushing chip makers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to continue investing in the U.S.

Taiwan and the U.S. agreed on a trade deal last month, with Washington cutting…

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