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Trump 2.0
On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House.
On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House. Due to Trump's constant mention of tariffs and his previous "America First" policies, many in the tech sector are preparing for what's to come in the next four years.

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Wednesday 4 December 2024
Customers are pre-ordering to avoid possible Trump 2.0 tariffs
Although it remains unclear what policies Donald Trump will implement in his second presidential term, business leaders including Foxconn chairman Young Liu have highlighted ongoing...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 trade war: potential winners and losers
Donald Trump's upcoming return to the US presidency and his promised import tariffs threaten to disrupt the World Trade Organization's free trade principles. The WTO's 166 member...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 power trio: Wall Street veterans and China hawks to lead aggressive trade agenda
Donald Trump has accelerated his cabinet appointments post-election, naming all 15 cabinet-level positions and over 20 key officials within 20 days—outpacing his first-term...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 looms: Indian manufacturing draws chip distributors
Global supply chains have gradually diversified in recent years, with India emerging as a potential replacement for China in the electronics manufacturing sector. As geopolitical...
Monday 2 December 2024
Trump's effect on Taiwan manufacturers? Acer founder sees opportunities
Donald Trump's election win has prompted a flurry of debate and reaction even before he takes office. Acer founder Stan Shih stated that while the world evolves swiftly, Taiwan-based...
Monday 2 December 2024
MiTAC to double capex in 2025, diversifying production amid Trump 2.0
MiTAC Corporate President Billy Ho expressed optimism for 2025, though he acknowledged the significant uncertainties ahead, including geopolitical tensions and the potential impact...
Friday 29 November 2024
Acer chairman expects AI PCs to reach pricing sweet spot in 3Q25
AI PC sales have so far failed to live up to the initial hype, but Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen predicts that the devices will reach the pricing sweet spot next year to trigger...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Taiwan EMS firms urged to build factories in US
US President-elect Donald Trump advocated for higher tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China before assuming office. Establishing factories in the US has become essential, as numerous...
Thursday 28 November 2024
BYD reportedly preps for Trump 2.0 tariffs with 10% supplier cost cuts in 2025
BYD moves to shield itself from looming US tariffs as President-Elect Trump threatens new import taxes on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican goods. The China-based EV giant has reportedly...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico may disrupt AI server supply chain
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January 2025, and he has already declared on social media that on his first day in office, he will sign an executive order imposing...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Deglobalization accelerates global brands' supply chain reshuffle
Geopolitical tensions have spurred another major shift in global supply chains, as highlighted by TSMC founder Morris Chang's proclamation that globalization is dead. With Donald...
Monday 25 November 2024
Strict scrutiny of wafer qualification paves the way for 7nm technology restrictions
According to findings from China's semiconductor think tank, ICwise, the US Department of Commerce's (DOC) recent sanctions differ slightly from previous measures.
Friday 22 November 2024
Taiwan evaluates potential impact of Trump's proposed China trade status revocation
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plan to name Howard Lutnick, a prominent China critic, as Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick will oversee the management of US tariffs and...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China accelerates chip independence push in face of Trump 2.0
China's semiconductor industry is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency through expanded state funding and domestic innovation, particularly as Donald Trump's return to the...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Trump's tariff could spur development of 10 new US wafer fabs
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested implementing tariffs to address various economic issues, though the specifics of these policies remain uncertain until key appointments,...