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Monday 14 April 2025
US-China tariff clash escalates; hits semiconductor sector but boosts China's domestic chipmakers

Since President Donald Trump declared April 2 as "Liberation Day" and unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the US-China trade war has...

Monday 14 April 2025
Philippine-based manufacturers gain unexpected edge amid US tariff tensions
US tariff policy uncertainties have created challenges and opportunities for international manufacturers. Companies in countries with lower reciprocal tariffs enjoy a competitive...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan advances in aerospace manufacturing with new forging capabilities
Taiwan's aerospace industry is positioning itself to compete globally through investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in high-end processing of aviation materials...
Monday 14 April 2025
DIGITIMES analysis: electronics tariffs driving three-pronged supply chain transformation
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Sunday that recent tariff exemptions for electronics and semiconductor products are merely temporary, with comprehensive semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
Tech companies rush to diversify production amid US-China trade tensions
US-China trade tensions continue to escalate despite the Trump administration's partial tariff exemptions for electronics components. Major tech brands are accelerating production...
Monday 14 April 2025
Desperate Gamble: Trump's 145% tariffs on China ignite concerns of economic decoupling
As US President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods to a punishing 145%—adding an additional 125% on top of an existing 20% base—Zheng Yongnian, a leading...
Monday 14 April 2025
Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
Apple Inc. has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic — for the moment, at least.
Monday 14 April 2025
Trump warns tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve
President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers, and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan's solar industry caught in the crossfire of US-China tariff wars
In contrast to tariffs specifically aimed at sectors such as the automotive and semiconductor industries, US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariff" approach has instigated a...
Monday 14 April 2025
UK eases up on EV rules, delays zero-emission mandate to 2035
In a significant policy shift, the UK, currently Europe's largest electric vehicle (EV) market, has relaxed its carbon emission regulations, following the European Union's decision...
Sunday 13 April 2025
U.S. tech tariff exemptions offer relief for Apple and TSMC clients—while China still faces higher rates

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated tariff guidelines on the evening of April 11, setting a uniform...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US announces tariff exemptions on smartphones, PCs, and servers, benefitting Apple
US Customs and Border Protection announced a series of tariff exemptions, mainly covering smartphones, PCs, servers, displays, and semiconductors. The move reflects the reality that...
Saturday 12 April 2025
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump's tariff pressure

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US's 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam have clients in telecom industry halting orders
The reciprocal tariff measures implemented by US President Donald Trump officially took effect at 12:01 PM Taiwan time on April 9. Taiwanese manufacturers in Southeast Asia have become...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Samsung Electronics eyes semiconductor breakthroughs with 2nm and 1.0nm process developments

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is making significant strides in advancing its production capabilities...