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Thursday 24 July 2025
Hiwin secures two major awards in Italy
Taiwan-based mechanical motion control component maker Hiwin Technologies has recently made progress in expanding its presence in the European market, announcing that its Italian...
Friday 18 July 2025
Taiwan-based auto part maker WKPT expects revenue contribution to grow from Japan

World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), a major Taiwanese supplier of commercial vehicle components, has long relied on the US as its...

Thursday 17 July 2025
Section 232 tariffs risk jeopardizing US-Taiwan relations
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has launched a series of economic and trade policies aimed at achieving fair and reciprocal trade with foreign countries,...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Copper shock: auto industry faces cost surge under new tariff
President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement — a proposed 50% duty on copper imports to take effect in August — is sending shockwaves through the American auto...
Friday 11 July 2025
US tariff revenues surge as protectionist policies drive import reshuffling
Under President Donald Trump's trade policies, US tariff revenue has soared, driven by sweeping duties on steel, aluminum, autos, and goods from China. A recent spike in dutiable...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Trump says 50% copper tariff to take effect August 1
US President Donald Trump said the country would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from August 1, confirming a move that will batter producers of everything from automobiles...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
URS's all-black solar module secures Taiwan VPC and IEC certifications, eyes UL approval in 3Q25
Taiwan's United Renewable Energy (URE) announced on June 30, 2025, that its newly launched all-black aesthetic solar module has obtained dual certifications from Taiwan's Voluntary...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
FSET launches Taiwan's first LFP battery recycling line to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate
On July 1, 2025, Formosa Smart Energy (FSET) announced the completion of Taiwan's first integrated demonstration line for LFP battery recycling, combining front-end physical crushing...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Waffer Technology sees May revenue dip but expects recovery on auto rebound and magnesium alloy demand
Waffer Technology, a key supplier of magnesium and aluminum structural parts, reported NT$532 million (approximately US$17.8 million) in revenue for May 2025, reflecting an 11.08%...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties
Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...
Monday 21 April 2025
Trump's metal tariffs create compliance nightmare for US importers
The US's sweeping tariffs—including a 25% levy on steel and aluminum imports—are drawing widespread frustration from American importers. The measures have introduced a...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Commentary: Trump’s new tariffs mirror China and India’s push for industrial self-reliance
Trump's second-term trade agenda marks a sharp departure from his first, shifting from focusing on reducing the US-China trade deficit to reshaping global supply chains favoring domestic...
Friday 4 April 2025
Uncertainty in BBU and EDLC design may delay GB300 launch
Nvidia's high-end AI server, the GB300, made its official debut along with its peripheral components at Nvidia GTC 2025, with release expected in the third quarter. Market rumors...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Trump's 32% tariff on Taiwan exempts chips but hits key tech exports
US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff rate of up to 32% on Taiwan, exceeding expectations (however, items such as steel, aluminum, copper, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Tariff blitz hits auto supply chain—component suppliers fight back
US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are disrupting the automotive industry. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum on March 12, with another 25% tariff...