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If tariffs are embraced, they risk becoming a disguised tax on American consumers, compounding the already pressing issues such as rising living costs and inflation. Furthermore, the timeframe necessary for the U.S. to ramp up its semiconductor production capabilities raises questions about the efficacy and timing of such tariffs. It could take several years for U.S. facilities to transition and emulate Taiwan's efficiency, leaving a significant gap beneficial to China.