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Thursday 29 May 2025
Japan plans major US chip purchases as leverage in tariff talks
In ongoing tariff negotiations between Japan and the US, the Japanese government has proposed purchasing semiconductor products from American manufacturers worth several billion US...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Trump threatens new tariffs on iPhones and EU imports, raising tensions with Apple

Fresh off a triumphant Middle East tour, President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions on Thursday with a bold new proposal: imposing...

Wednesday 28 May 2025
US chip tariffs pose biggest challenge to American firms; Trump likely to back down
The impending semiconductor chip tariff policy continues to cause concern. The semiconductor supply chain believes that if US President Donald Trump insists on imposing tariffs, it...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Computex 2025 hits record attendance amid growing uncertainty over AI boom and policy risks
Computex 2025 wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and exhibitor participation, underscoring the sustained momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) across the tech sector. Exhibitors...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Trump 2.0: Boon or bane for Taiwan? January-April trade and output data offers some clues
Despite fresh uncertainty under Trump's second term, Taiwan's technology and trade sectors are showing surprising resilience and even growth. While his unpredictable tariff policies...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Who suffers as Trump targets Apple over iPhone production?
US President Donald Trump recently demanded that Apple relocate the assembly and production of iPhones to the US. Otherwise, a 25% tariff would be imposed on iPhones and other smartphones...
Thursday 22 May 2025
Computex 2025: Mitac Computing strategically expands to counter tariffs; doubles server production capacity
Billy Ho, the president of Mitac Holdings Corporation, remains highly optimistic about the robust growth of server shipments driven by AI advancements in 2025. Despite challenges...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Tea, scones, or tariff? Unveiling how the UK reached a trade agreement with the US
US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies have prompted countries worldwide to vie for priority negotiation opportunities. Among them, the UK was the first to secure...
Monday 19 May 2025
Pre-tariff rush leaves US car market facing cold spell

As President Donald Trump's auto tariff policy begins to take effect—levying duties on foreign-made vehicles and parts while exempting...

Friday 16 May 2025
Tariff truce sparks order surge at Ability Enterprise, but production still stuck in neutral
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Ability Enterprise held an online investor briefing on May 13 to share its first-quarter 2025 results and outlook for the remainder of the year...
Thursday 15 May 2025
AI computing power race continues amidst Trump tariff uncertainties
Global tech markets are closely monitoring AI server shipments and generative AI evolution as the industry enters a new phase of computing power competition. Economic uncertainties...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Thaw or theater? US-China tariff pause masks deeper strategic fault lines
Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical strain and unresolved trade friction, the US and China have concluded a new round of high-level negotiations, releasing a joint statement...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
PSMC chairman downplays chip tariff fears, says Taiwan's semiconductor sector remains secure amid US-China truce
The US and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of tariffs after the Geneva talks, easing tensions in their trade standoff. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...
Monday 12 May 2025
China and US announce tariff rollbacks and renewed trade talks amid easing tensions

The governments of China and the US released a joint statement on May 12, 2025, announcing a significant easing of trade tensions, with...

Monday 12 May 2025
US-UK auto tariff deal shifts trade dynamics
The US has finalized a trade agreement with the UK, granting British car manufacturers a 10% tariff on up to 100,000 vehicles annually, lower than the 25% tariff applied to automotive...