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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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Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions
Observers believe that US President Joe Biden's decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump's chances of returning to the White House. This could likely...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Elon Musk pivots to align with Trump EV policy
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly voiced strong support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. They have even aligned on the issue of opposing EV subsidies, resolving...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Biden bows out: Kamala Harris takes lead as AI regulations and semiconductor debates heat up
On July 21, US President Joe Biden officially announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race amid growing pressure from within the Democratic Party. Biden stated...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC braces for potential geopolitical variables
TSMC is believed to have adopted three critical strategies in anticipation of the potential geopolitical influences that may arise from the forthcoming US presidential election.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
The return of a US-China trade war? Q&A with political economist June Park
Global stock markets tumbled the day after news about US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's accusation about Taiwan taking the chip business from the United States and...
Thursday 18 July 2024
Debunking Trump's misconceptions on Taiwan's role in the global chip industry
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, claimed that Taiwan had taken 100% of the chip business from the US without...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Taiwan pays US$4.75 billion for defense since 2022; Trump says it's not enough
In recent years, Taiwan has significantly increased its defense procurement from the US. However, US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to assert that Taiwan...
Tuesday 21 May 2024
'Leadership is not forever': Pompeo urges Taiwan to continually innovate to maintain chip dominance
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Taiwan to attend the inauguration of Taiwan's fifth elected president on May 20, 2024.
Monday 5 February 2024
Markets tank as Trump threatens 60% tariff on Chinese goods if elected
Former US President Donald Trump has said that if he is elected as the next US president, he may impose tariffs of more than 60% on mainland Chinese goods and believes he must do...
Thursday 1 February 2024
Trump's make IRA nonexistent again pledge risks South Korean incentives fire sale
A potential Trump victory in the 2024 US election and his promise to abolish the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have South Korean energy firms scribbling out contingency measures to...