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Monday 4 August 2025
Trump locks in tariffs as allies scramble for relief, China talks stall at 'halfway'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that President Donald Trump's newly introduced "reciprocal tariffs" are effectively locked...

Monday 4 August 2025
With tariffs easing, PCB firms boost footprint in emerging ASEAN manufacturing hubs
The US has lowered tariffs on imports from several Southeast Asian nations. These measures provide a temporary boost to Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers, enabling...
Monday 4 August 2025
TSMC worries less about tariffs, more about who's still buying
Taiwan had aimed to match Japan and South Korea with a 15% reciprocal tariff rate. However, as of August 1, 2025, the US imposed a 20% tariff instead, with the initial impact falling...
Monday 4 August 2025
South Korea averts major trade blow with 15% automotive tariff compromise
The US has reduced tariffs on imports from South Korea from 25% to 15%. This reduction benefits South Korean automakers like Hyundai Motor by cutting annual losses of around KRW30...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Trump excludes refined metal from copper tariffs
On July 30, US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring that imports of copper and copper-based products threaten national security. The move follows a comprehensive...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Tariffs & FX hits Everlight Chemical, June revenue drops 15.5%
Everlight Chemical announced its unaudited consolidated revenue for June 2025 was NT$598 million (approx. US$20.1 million), down 15.5% compared to the same period in 2024. The consolidated...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan manufacturers adopt three-step survival strategy in response to tariff disruptions and economic downturn
As the US prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, concerns persist over the potential impact on Taiwanese industries, including exports, technology, and agriculture. If...
Monday 28 July 2025
US and EU strike trade deal to cap tariffs at 15%, averting broader conflict
After months of negotiations, the US and the EU announced a new trade framework agreement, effective August 1, under which the US will impose a unified 15% tariff on most European...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
TI flags 2Q25 demand boost from pull-ins, expects more typical demand as tariff impact fades
Texas Instruments (TI) signaled a more moderate third-quarter outlook, with CEO Haviv Ilan citing easing tariff-related demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. While earlier...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan VP weighs in on US tariff threat
Taiwanese Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has expressed her stance on the US imposition of Section 232 tariffs for the first time, pointing out that the US and Taiwan ultimately have...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Taiwan importers sidestep car taxes with assembly workaround
Taiwan's auto importers are using local assembly tactics to reduce crushing tax burdens that can push levies above 50% on foreign vehicles.
Friday 18 July 2025
Pegatron chair hails Indonesia tariff cut, urges balance in US-China AI strategy
Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung welcomed the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19%—the lowest among Asian countries to date—as a timely boost for the...
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,...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Deloitte Forum: Taiwanese firms urged to realign supply chains amid US-Vietnam trade shifts and emerging multipolar world
At a forum hosted by Deloitte Taiwan on July 15, titled "Navigating the US-Vietnam Trade Shift: Strategies for Taiwanese Businesses," experts warned that amid rising geopolitical...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Taiwan pushes for sub-25% US tariff, citing strong strategic contributions
As the US recalibrates its tariff rates for global trade partners, Taiwan is striving to secure a rate below 25%, arguing that its economic and strategic contributions rival or even...