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True or False: Trump's 25% semiconductor tariff took effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 15, 2026, the day after he signed the proclamation.

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True. Trump signed the proclamation on January 14, 2026, and the tariff became effective for goods entered for consumption starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 15, 2026. This immediate implementation...

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