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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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Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan IC design houses remain optimistic despite trade and war tensions
Taiwan-based IC design houses remain optimistic despite concerns about trade disputes potentially escalating following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. Two of the...
Friday 15 November 2024
Global PMX presses forward with Mexico expansion, defying industry caution amid EV transition
Global PMX, an automotive component manufacturer, is strengthening investments in Mexico, despite cautious sentiment across the auto and ICT sectors since President-Elect Trump's...
Thursday 14 November 2024
CATL open to US investment if Trump welcomes Chinese capital
CATL's chairman and CEO Robin Zeng has expressed willingness to build a factory in the US if President-Elect Donald Trump is willing to open the door for Chinese electric vehicle...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Bracing for 'Trump 2.0': TSMC delays Arizona plant opening ceremony; Intel and Samsung steel up for challenge
According to industry sources, the inauguration ceremony for TSMC's new advanced fab site in Arizona, US, has been abruptly put on hold. TSMC has notified the invited guests that...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Senao Networks weighs US production amid Trump comeback
With Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election and the Republican Party securing a majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives, global technology supply...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Apple expected to scale up iPhone production in India following Trump win
Following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and the possibility of a renewed US-China trade war, Indian officials believe Apple may scale up its manufacturing...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Trump's victory raises stakes for South Korean display makers
South Korea's display industry faces new uncertainties following Donald Trump's return to the US presidency. While Samsung Display and LG Display maintain their OLED technology leadership,...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Trump's second term set to shake up US tech landscape: ripples across AI, semiconductors, EVs, and China ties
During his US presidential campaign trail, President-Elect Donald Trump vowed to overturn key Biden administration policies. Now, with his election victory, the tech sector awaits...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Trump is set to elevate China hawks, deepening Beijing rift
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to pick two men with track records of harshly criticizing China for key posts in his new administration, a sign relations between the superpowers...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Foxconn treading carefully as Trump set to return to White House
With Donald Trump now set to return to the White House, industry players will be keenly watching his upcoming policies, given his previous strong-arm tactics and campaign rhetoric...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan manufacturers ready for takeoff amid aerospace supply chain disruption
The global aerospace supply chain faces unprecedented volatility, creating a rare opening for Taiwan and Asia-based manufacturers. Additionally, President-Elect Donald Trump's renewed...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Will Trump's China tariffs threaten Taiwanese businesses in 2025?
If US President-Elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese exports, the consequences could amplify existing strains in China's fragile economy...
Monday 11 November 2024
Germany's auto giants face multiple policy pressures amid Trump retaking power
For the global automotive industry, Donald Trump's upcoming return to the White House may create greater challenges not for China's emerging automakers but for Germany's leading automotive...
Monday 11 November 2024
Exodus looms: Taiwan businesses eye exit as China grapples with dual economic pressures
With Donald Trump's re-election, speculation is building over a potential 60% tariff on Chinese exports to the US, a move that analysts warn could further destabilize China's fragile...
Monday 11 November 2024
JPMorgan braces for 'impactful' first two years of Trump
The first two years under Donald Trump's second term could be "quite impactful" if policy changes are made on tax, deregulation, and crypto, according to Stefan Gratzer, managing...