The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February 24, 2026, following a February 20 executive order titled "Ending Certain Tariff Actions." While the rollback removes a major cost burden for importers, President Donald Trump's plan to impose a broad 15% tariff on most global imports threatens to offset much of the relief, especially for the technology sector.
After a series of operational adjustments, Young Optics narrowed its losses sharply in 2025, benefiting from an improved product mix and higher capacity utilization. The Taiwanese optical components maker reported a full-year net loss of about NT$9 million (approx. US$284,600), a dramatic improvement from the year before.
