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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 7 November 2024
Trump comeback likely to raise trade barrier against China in 2025
Donald Trump's potential return to the White House has done little to dispel Beijing's anxiety about the direction of US policies concerning China. The next Trump administration's...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Trump teases shutting down CHIPS Act: what does it mean?
With the US presidential election on the horizon, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have drawn attention for their stances on Taiwan's semiconductor industry. Interest...
Monday 4 November 2024
Will Trump's policies open the door for Chinese EV makers in the US?
The US presidential election outcome is poised to shake up the global auto supply chain. A Trump victory could reshape the industry by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act(IRA) and...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Trump and Vance sing a different tune on Taiwan chips ahead of US election
As the US presidential election approaches, Republican candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have expressed markedly different views on Taiwan's semiconductor industry,...
Monday 28 October 2024
US Election final countdown: Trump blasts Taiwan and the CHIPS Act, proposes more tariffs
As the final countdown of the US election begins, Donald Trump has once again reiterated his criticism against Taiwan, suggesting it stole America's chip business and must be willing...
Friday 25 October 2024
Musk and Trump's EV standoff sparks industry debate
Tesla just posted its strong third-quarter earnings, however, the talk of the town has been on CEO Elon Musk's political tango with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump...
Friday 25 October 2024
Lenovo leverages AI for production flexibility amid US election uncertainties
With polling numbers indicating that Republican candidate Donald Trump is gaining support in the final days leading up to the US presidential election, Che-min Tu, senior vice president...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Trump and Harris clash on US-China tech war: tariffs, chip exports, and America's competitive edge
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris recently faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing on issues such as the US chip supply to China and the...
Friday 30 August 2024
EV and hydrogen sectors brace for future policy shifts
As US cleantech companies fret over the potential policy reversals under a Donald Trump presidency, one segment of the clean energy industry may sidestep the impending threat.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Musk makes case for EVs to Trump supporters
On the evening of August 12, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had a friendly conversation on X (formerly Twitter), where Musk pitched electric...
Thursday 15 August 2024
Trump's potential second term threatens green energy and global trade
Imagine a world where green energy is sidelined, and tariffs skyrocket—this could be the reality if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reclaims the White House in...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Taiwan stands firm to keep advanced semiconductor R&D despite US pressure
In addition to Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump demanding Taiwan to "give back" more for its safety amid the geopolitical uncertainties, the United States has reportedly...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Raimondo rebukes Trump: urges for US chip independence, warns against over-reliance on Taiwan
Following Trump's controversial comments about Taiwan, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo underscored the necessity of bolstering domestic chip manufacturing, warning against over-dependence...
Friday 26 July 2024
Musk backs Trump despite benefiting from Biden's green energy policies for profits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has vocally supported US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Green energy at a crossroads: the potential impact of a Trump victory
In recent weeks, the shooting incident involving Donald Trump, combined with President Joe Biden's gaffe that raised public concerns about his cognitive health, led to Biden announcing...