U.S. Scrutinizes Chip Imports as Semiconductor Demand Grows (.PDF Download)

Global demand for semiconductors continues to strengthen even amid the tariff uncertainty and other events that are impacting the electronics sector. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global sales were $167.7 billion for semiconductors during the first quarter of 2025—an increase of 18.8% compared to the first quarter of 2024.