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Trump 2.0
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
China accelerates chip independence push in face of Trump 2.0
China's semiconductor industry is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency through expanded state funding and domestic innovation, particularly as Donald Trump's return to the...
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
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
EU-China EV pricing talks advance on the cusp of Trump's second term
The European Union's trade dispute with China over electric vehicles (EVs) took a new turn when both parties showed willingness to negotiate pricing agreements, despite the EU implementing...
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
Tech giants navigate Trump's return: stand up or stay silent?
Trump's return to the presidency has drawn significant attention, with his potential appointments already creating waves across the global tech industry. The impact has extended to...
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
Trump's economic policy: No trade is free
Morris Chang, founder of TSMC, recently stated at the company's sports event that free trade has died. This sentiment aligns with Trump's assertion that no trade comes free, foreshadowing...
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
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...
Friday 15 November 2024
Trump 2.0 prompt SK Hynix and Samsung to weigh China exit plans
South Korea's semiconductor sector anticipates that Donald Trump's presidential victory could intensify restrictions on China's high-tech industries, particularly affecting the semiconductor...