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On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House.
On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House. Due to Trump's constant mention of tariffs and his previous "America First" policies, many in the tech sector are preparing for what's to come in the next four years.

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Thursday 21 November 2024
Taiwan govt to leverage semiconductor and AI advantages for US tariff exemption talks
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 10–20% tariff on all US imports, including those from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, has prompted Taiwan's government to prepare negotiations...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Trump's tariff could spur development of 10 new US wafer fabs
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested implementing tariffs to address various economic issues, though the specifics of these policies remain uncertain until key appointments,...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
SpaceX launches Starship rocket as Trump and Musk look on
SpaceX achieved new feats during the sixth major test launch of its Starship system but nixed an eagerly anticipated midair "catch" of the rocket's booster as President-elect Donald...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan bolsters defense autonomy amid rising global tensions
Amid concerns over potential shifts in US military engagement following President-Elect Donald Trump's election victory, Taiwan is accelerating efforts to bolster its defense capabilities...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Trump's potential EV tax credit cut could boost Tesla's market dominance while challenging rivals
With Donald Trump expected to take office in January, his transition team reportedly aims to kill the US$7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, a central provision...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
IPC makers expect market rebound soon, but are weary about new US administration
Despite signs of a possible rebound in the industrial control market, industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers believe performance will depend on related policies once US President-elect...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Trump's return sparks concerns over AI regulation and cloud operations in China
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20, 2025. A primary concern in the software sector is the potential tightening of regulations on open-source models and the...
Monday 18 November 2024
Trump 2.0 to see more radical 'America First' policies, not allowing allies to take advantage
Trump's "America First" agenda will remain central in his imminent second term, with reindustrialization, trade protectionism, corporate tax cuts, and stricter immigration policies...
Monday 18 November 2024
Trump's tariff shake-up: 4 playbook strategies for Chinese EV makers
With Donald Trump's return to the White House, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's vocal support during the election campaign is anticipated to provide Tesla with increased regulatory flexibility...
Monday 18 November 2024
TSMC adjusts CoWoS capacity plans amid Trump 2.0 uncertainty
Rising global uncertainties following Donald Trump's presidential victory have led TSMC to recalibrate its ambitious expansion plans for Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) packaging...
Monday 18 November 2024
India roundup: India to generate 1 million jobs in semiconductor industry
India is estimated to require 1 million jobs in the semiconductor industry. India-based electronics manufacturers will likely benefit from President-Elect Donald Trump's return to...
Monday 18 November 2024
Tata reportedly closes deal to acquire majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone-making facility in India
Tata Electronics has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing facility in India. This move is part of Apple's suppliers' efforts to prepare...
Friday 15 November 2024
Trump's win casts shadow on Japanese and Chinese automakers' Mexico plan
After Donald Trump won the presidential election, the US may impose tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan or Mexico. Trump's campaign also supported Chinese automakers building...
Friday 15 November 2024
US, China, EU push for localization: Europe's chip giants warn of unintended fallout
China's semiconductor industry has ironically labeled Donald Trump as its "unexpected ally." Since 2018, his trade and tech wars have catalyzed major shifts in the sector. Now, with...
Friday 15 November 2024
Trump's return may reshape Tesla's China battery strategy for mass-market EVs
The anticipated return of Donald Trump to the White House could prove pivotal for Tesla's strategy in energy and advanced self-driving technology, as the integration of AI into advanced...