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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
Trump 2.0 prompt SK Hynix and Samsung to weigh China exit plans
South Korea's semiconductor sector anticipates that Donald Trump's presidential victory could intensify restrictions on China's high-tech industries, particularly affecting the semiconductor...
Friday 15 November 2024
Walmart's ESL rollout gains momentum as E Ink eyes 2025 surge with Trump's return
With retailers increasingly embracing smart retail solutions, major players are accelerating their adoption of electronic shelf labels (ESL). Walmart launched a significant push to...
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
Taiwan supply chains brace for Trump's upcoming wave of global tariff
With Trump's imminent return to the White House threatening a new wave of global tariffs, Taiwan's tech industry is moving swiftly to fortify its supply chain strategy. At a November...
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...
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...
Monday 11 November 2024
TSMC poised to expand advanced chips production in the US during Trump second term
Following Donald Trump's victory in the recent US presidential election, there are rising concerns about how his administration's policies might impact Taiwanese suppliers. Macronix...
Friday 8 November 2024
Trump's win sets off race to complete Chips Act subsidy deals
The Biden administration is racing to complete Chips Act agreements with companies like Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co., aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives...
Friday 8 November 2024
Trump 2.0 could push TSMC's 2nm production to US, Taiwan official signals inevitable shift
The future of Taiwan's semiconductor strategy faces new questions following Donald Trump's election victory, particularly regarding TSMC's commitment to keeping its most advanced...