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Sunday 13 April 2025
U.S. tech tariff exemptions offer relief for Apple and TSMC clients—while China still faces higher rates

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated tariff guidelines on the evening of April 11, setting a uniform...

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's tariff push disrupts global trade, raises risks for U.S. economy
After his second election as President of the United States, Trump has fully unleashed his destructive power on the global economic order. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's trade tariff rhetoric casts long shadow over global semiconductor supply chains
President Donald Trump's recent tariff proposals have sent ripples through the global semiconductor industry, raising concerns about supply chain stability and prompting companies...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's China tariffs to hit 145% as 75 countries get temporary relief
The Trump administration has unveiled a new tariff policy that grants a 90-day exemption to 75 countries currently in negotiations, imposing only an additional 10% tariff, while China...
Friday 11 April 2025
Global tech industry on high alert as Trump pauses tariffs
US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff policy has sent shockwaves through the international economic landscape. While the administration has now announced a 90-day suspension...
Friday 11 April 2025
Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs get temporary reprieve as Trump targets China directly with 145% tariff
The Trump administration has fully suspended its recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for 90 days, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China...
Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwan, US experts warn of shifting AI landscape among trade tensions
As global trade dynamics evolve and AI reshapes economies, former Taiwanese Minister John Deng and Intel's ex-Chief Trade Officer Jeff Rittener offered sobering insights into the...
Thursday 10 April 2025
MetaX's IPO and rise of China's domestic GPU giants in AI era
In early 2025, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) website announced that MetaX Integrated Circuits (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has completed its listing filing and plans to...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Taiwan works to ensure stable trade amid US tariff back-and-forths
The changing tariff policies have sent shockwaves, placing significant pressure on manufacturers, exporters, importers, and shipping operators worldwide. With Taiwan's economy heavily...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Taiwan's EMS bets on Vietnam face new risks from U.S. tariff shift
EMS firms' Vietnam expansion plan could be disrupted by policy shifts, DIGITIMES analyst says in his latest report.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
ITRI urges Taiwan industries to pursue 'blue ocean' markets with tech innovation amidst tariff headwinds
While the aggressive US tariff policy is heaping heavy pressure on Taiwan's industrial operations and strategic planning, Edwin Liu, president of the Industrial Technology Research...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Tariff impacts on South Korean businesses: Overview of effects on home appliances, smartphones, and components
Following the announcement of the reciprocal tariff policy by US President Donald Trump, South Korean companies are thoroughly reviewing their supply chains and formulating countermeasures...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan's machinery sector confronts "nuclear-level" tariffs, seeks government relief
The US reciprocal tariff policy has unleashed significant challenges for Taiwan's machinery industry, particularly the machine tool and component sector, which is heavily reliant...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Apple faces multi-billion tariff challenge, weigh strategic options over supply chain and pricing
US's reciprocal tariffs targeting around 60 countries have sparked alarm across Asia and beyond, with Apple emerging as one of the policy's most exposed corporate giants. The tech...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
TSMC faces potential US$1 billion penalty tied to Huawei AI chip
A Reuters report indicates that the US government may impose a US$1 billion penalty on TSMC for failing to prevent its chips from being used in Huawei's advanced AI technology as...