Joe Biden launches U.S. trade probe into legacy Chinese chips

Section 301 investigation to be handed over to Donald Trump next month

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U.S. President Joe Biden's latest trade investigation could end up slapping tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Biden administration on Monday announced a last-minute trade investigation into Chinese-made "legacy" semiconductors that could heap more U.S. tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear.

The "Section 301" probe, launched just four weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, will be handed over to his administration in January for completion, Biden administration officials said.

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