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Tuesday 13 May 2025
Chinese EV supply chain's bold expansion into Thailand raises profit concerns among local industry
China's auto industry is accelerating, driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles (EVs). New figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers report a 9.8% year-over-year...
Monday 12 May 2025
Cheap cars, costly decisions: Taiwan struggles with price of trade access

In Taiwan, car prices have long been a hot topic among consumers. With recent debates surrounding whether or not to lower import tariffs,...

Friday 9 May 2025
EOI navigates currency and tariff headwinds, eyes long-term growth
As tariff uncertainties and sharp foreign exchange swings reshape the global automotive supply chain, Taiwanese LED car lighting module manufacturer Excellence Opto (EOI) is facing...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Automotive supply chains favor Japanese brands for orders with higher margins
Nissan reportedly plans to close its Wuhan plant in China, reflecting Japanese car brands' rapid decline in the Chinese automobile market. However, the automotive supply chain still...
Friday 25 April 2025
Trump seeks exemption for Chinese auto parts tariffs; mixed impact on Taiwanese suppliers
US President Donald Trump, after several rounds of tariff impositions targeting China and provoking strong retaliations, has recently indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on...
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers face 'unprecedented challenge' from US tariffs
Taiwan's automotive supply chain faces an "unprecedented challenge" after the US imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts earlier this month, according to DIGITIMES...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Mexico provides refuge from US tariffs for automotive supply chain for now
US president Donald Trump's tariffs war has heaped pressure on the entire automotive supply chain. But Taiwan-based automotive components maker Hiroca Holdings, which runs manufacturing...
Friday 28 March 2025
Michigan and Mexico factories to help EOI weather Trump's auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on cars imported to the US has garnered attention from the automotive supply chain, including Taiwanese LED car module manufacturer...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Tariffs and demand uncertainty in Europe and US lead to unpredictable 2Q25 auto market
The European and US automobile industries are currently difficult to judge due to tariff disputes launched by the Trump administration, making the second-quarter car market unpredictable,...
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...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's auto parts sector kicks off 1Q strong, breaking seasonal slump
Taiwan's automotive supply chain has performed well since the start of the year, fueled by strong US market demand and aggressive inventory buildup by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers...
Monday 10 March 2025
Taiwanese automotive supply chain upbeat despite Trump tariffs
US president Donald Trump's tariff policy is creating uncertainties for many industries around the world, but Taiwan's automotive components supply chain remains optimistic about...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
US tariff chaos undermines North American auto sector, risks investment shift
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have agreed to temporarily delay the implementation of a 25% tariff on automobiles, originally set for January...
Friday 17 January 2025
Global auto supply chain faces profit pressures: are more layoffs looming in 2025?
The global automotive supply chain faced widespread layoffs as mainstream and emerging suppliers struggled with sustained low-profit margins in 2024. With no clear signs of recovery,...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Bankruptcies increase in Germany's automotive supply chain
German automakers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have monopolized the global automotive market for decades; however, in recent years, they have struggled with the shift toward...