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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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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...
Friday 15 November 2024
Walmart's ESL rollout gains momentum as E Ink eyes 2025 surge with Trump's return
With retailers increasingly embracing smart retail solutions, major players are accelerating their adoption of electronic shelf labels (ESL). Walmart launched a significant push to...
Thursday 14 November 2024
CATL open to US investment if Trump welcomes Chinese capital
CATL's chairman and CEO Robin Zeng has expressed willingness to build a factory in the US if President-Elect Donald Trump is willing to open the door for Chinese electric vehicle...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Bracing for 'Trump 2.0': TSMC delays Arizona plant opening ceremony; Intel and Samsung steel up for challenge
According to industry sources, the inauguration ceremony for TSMC's new advanced fab site in Arizona, US, has been abruptly put on hold. TSMC has notified the invited guests that...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Senao Networks weighs US production amid Trump comeback
With Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election and the Republican Party securing a majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives, global technology supply...