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Tuesday 22 July 2025
US copper tariffs send prices soaring, but AI server demand boosts Taiwan's CCL makers
As the US prepares to impose steep tariffs on imported copper, global copper prices have rebounded, raising concerns about rising costs across copper-intensive industries. Among the...
Monday 21 July 2025
Rising US production demands spur growth for Taiwanese auto parts firms
US President Donald Trump continues to emphasize his "Made in America" agenda, demanding that US automakers manufacture vehicles — and their components — entirely within...
Friday 18 July 2025
The tariff show distracts from Trump’s real trade weapon
As the 90-day grace period for reciprocal tariffs ends, the Trump administration has sent tariff notices to trade partners. Effective August 1, 2025, Japan and South Korea will face...
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...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US copper tariffs create uncertainty as India develops semiconductor supply chain
The US's recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports is expected to have minimal direct impact on India's copper exports, but it may contribute to uncertainty in India's...
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...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Trump's copper tariff threats are already raising factory costs
US President Donald Trump's plans to place hefty import tariffs on copper have already caused a spike in costs for American factories, with New York futures trading 25% higher than...
Friday 27 June 2025
GEM Terminal aims 2025 growth on strong new copper shipments and China plug regulation overhaul
Benefiting from stable shipments of specialized new copper products from its Luzhu plant in Kaohsiung, along with China's pending implementation of updated safety standards for electrical...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiflex sees Q1 shipment boost from US tariff uncertainty, eyes new materials growth
Flexible copper clad laminate maker Taiflex Scientific Co. said downstream customers increased inventory purchases in the first quarter amid uncertainty over new US tariff policies,...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan copper foil maker Co-Tech sees stable AI server demand despite industry headwinds
Taiwan-based Co-Tech Development said Monday it expects steady orders for specialized copper foils used in AI servers through the second half of 2025, even as the broader industry...
Thursday 19 June 2025
BOE ventures into advanced packaging with glass substrate pilot production line
BOE is advancing its semiconductor glass core substrate (GCS) business. According to South Korean media reports, BOE recently procured equipment for a GCS packaging R&D pilot...
Thursday 12 June 2025
GEM sees May revenue decline amid China holidays, US tariff uncertainty
GEM Terminals (GEM) reported consolidated revenue of NT$248 million (approx. US$8.28 million) for May 2025, marking a 23.06% year-over-year drop and an 8.62% decline from April. The...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Interview with TE Connectivity: AI demands propel connector industry into strategic transformation
As generative AI and high-performance computing reshape global infrastructure needs, the demand for high-speed transmission and system stability is accelerating. In an exclusive interview...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Semco reportedly expanding semiconductor-use glass substrate ecosystem
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) reportedly has begun building a glass substrate ecosystem to support the development of next-generation semiconductors, with Samsung Electronics...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Tariffs drive order shifts, boosting demand for GEM's new copper materials
The US tariff issues have triggered widespread ripple effects across global supply chains. GEM Terminals (GEM), a terminal manufacturer that has recently invested in the special new...