{"id":59099,"date":"2026-02-25T10:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:08:19","slug":"amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/","title":{"rendered":"AMD Secures $100B Meta Deal as USTR Signals Imminent 15% Global Tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#AMD_and_Meta_Strike_Landmark_100B_AI_Partnership\" >AMD and Meta Strike Landmark $100B AI Partnership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#USTR_Signals_Imminent_15_Tariff_Proclamation\" >USTR Signals Imminent 15% Tariff Proclamation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#China_and_Germany_Seek_%22Fair_Competition%22_Amid_Geopolitical_Tension\" >China and Germany Seek &quot;Fair Competition&quot; Amid Geopolitical Tension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#Tepper_Blasts_Whirlpool_Aston_Martin_Rejects_Sale_Rumors\" >Tepper Blasts Whirlpool; Aston Martin Rejects Sale Rumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/amd-secures-100b-meta-deal-as-ustr-signals-imminent-15-global-tariffs\/59099\/#Canadian_Economic_Data_and_UK_Oversight\" >Canadian Economic Data and UK Oversight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Micro Devices (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMD\">AMD<\/a>) secured a massive multi-year AI chip deal with Meta Platforms (<a href=\"\/stock\/META\">META<\/a>)<\/strong> that analysts believe could generate <strong>$100 billion in revenue<\/strong> over the next five years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>USTR Jamieson Greer confirmed a 15% tariff proclamation will be released &quot;in the coming days,&quot;<\/strong> targeting global trade partners while specifically calling out Canada and Mexico for energy and dairy disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China and Germany issued a joint statement<\/strong> emphasizing &quot;fair competition&quot; and &quot;mutual market access&quot; while calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine based on UN principles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hedge fund titan David Tepper launched a scathing attack on Whirlpool (<a href=\"\/stock\/WHR\">WHR<\/a>) management,<\/strong> alleging they have &quot;destroyed shareholder value&quot; and failed to capitalize on protective tariffs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canada\u2019s economic outlook softened<\/strong> as flash estimates showed <strong>wholesale trade fell 0.6% in January<\/strong>, adding to North American trade tensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMD_and_Meta_Strike_Landmark_100B_AI_Partnership\"><\/span>AMD and Meta Strike Landmark $100B AI Partnership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Advanced Micro Devices (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMD\">AMD<\/a>) has reached a definitive multi-year agreement to supply custom artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms (<a href=\"\/stock\/META\">META<\/a>). The deal, which is set to begin deliveries in <strong>2026<\/strong>, includes a structure involving stock warrants for the social media giant.<\/p>\n<p><em>Piper Sandler<\/em> analysts suggest the partnership is a transformative catalyst for the semiconductor firm, projecting it could generate roughly <strong>$100 billion in cumulative revenue<\/strong> over a five-year horizon. This deal positions AMD as a primary alternative to market leaders in the high-end AI accelerator space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USTR_Signals_Imminent_15_Tariff_Proclamation\"><\/span>USTR Signals Imminent 15% Tariff Proclamation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that a formal proclamation regarding a <strong>15% baseline tariff<\/strong> is expected &quot;soon&quot; or &quot;in the coming days.&quot; Greer emphasized that the administration&#39;s primary goal is &quot;continuity&quot; in trade policy while ensuring the U.S. raises tariffs &quot;where appropriate.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Greer specifically targeted North American partners, accusing <strong>Canada<\/strong> of limiting access for U.S. dairy and <strong>Mexico<\/strong> of discriminating against U.S. energy producers. He further noted that <strong>Section 301 probes<\/strong> regarding forced labor and seafood are forthcoming, and expressed concerns over &quot;trans-shipment&quot; issues through both neighboring nations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_and_Germany_Seek_%22Fair_Competition%22_Amid_Geopolitical_Tension\"><\/span>China and Germany Seek &quot;Fair Competition&quot; Amid Geopolitical Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a series of joint statements released via <em>Xinhua<\/em>, China and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to <strong>open dialogue and mutual market access<\/strong>. The two nations expressed a willingness to resolve trade concerns through &quot;frank&quot; discussions rather than unilateral escalations, focusing on the <strong>green transition and climate change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On the geopolitical front, both sides officially supported efforts to achieve a <strong>ceasefire and lasting peace in Ukraine<\/strong>. The statement emphasized that any resolution must be based on the <strong>UN Charter and principles<\/strong>, signaling a diplomatic push for stability in the region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tepper_Blasts_Whirlpool_Aston_Martin_Rejects_Sale_Rumors\"><\/span>Tepper Blasts Whirlpool; Aston Martin Rejects Sale Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appaloosa Management\u2019s David Tepper issued a sharp critique of Whirlpool (<a href=\"\/stock\/WHR\">WHR<\/a>), stating that the company&#39;s leadership has failed to take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> administration&#39;s tariff environment. Tepper claimed management has <strong>&quot;destroyed shareholder value,&quot;<\/strong> leading to a negative reaction in market sentiment for the appliance manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, the CEO of Aston Martin (<a href=\"\/stock\/AML\">AML<\/a>) told the <em>Financial Times<\/em> that Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll is <strong>not considering a sale<\/strong> of the luxury carmaker. This puts an end to recent speculation regarding a potential acquisition of the iconic British brand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canadian_Economic_Data_and_UK_Oversight\"><\/span>Canadian Economic Data and UK Oversight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Statistics Canada released a flash estimate indicating that <strong>wholesale trade likely fell 0.6% in January<\/strong>. This decline suggests a cooling in Canadian domestic commerce just as trade relations with the U.S. enter a more volatile phase.<\/p>\n<p>In the United Kingdom, the former head of the <strong>Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)<\/strong> appeared before the Treasury Committee. The testimony focused on the nation&#39;s fiscal outlook and the long-term implications of current spending trajectories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) secured a massive multi-year AI chip deal with Meta Platforms (META) that analysts believe 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