The Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global electronics, with mainboard manufacturers shipping to the US until April 9, after which suppliers will halt shipments, sparking a rush to handle inventory and plan for an uncertain future

US President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy has rattled global markets, pushing industries into rapid damage assessment. While most tech products face varying levels of impact, the smartphone sector appears less directly affected—except for Apple and Samsung, which together dominate the US mobile market

Trump's reciprocal tariffs have thrown the Apple supply chain into a state of flux, highlighting the intricate web of global manufacturing and the escalating trade war. While Chinese manufacturers initially relocated production to Southeast Asia to circumvent previous US-China tariffs, the recent imposition of levies on Southeast Asian nations has forced them to adopt new strategies

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate bilateral discussions on tariff measures, following a phone conversation on April 7. Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed Japan's deep concerns about the potential impact of US tariffs on Japanese companies' investment capabilities, prompting both nations to assign relevant ministers to commence negotiations

Apple is ramping up iPhone exports from India to the US in response to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, seeking to shield its margins without raising retail prices—for now. According to The Wall Street Journal, sources said Apple views this move as a temporary measure while it tries to secure an exemption from the tariffs, much like CEO Tim Cook did during the previous Trump administration

Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor firm aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips, commenced partial trial production at its facility on April 1, 2025. According to Rapidus president Atsuyoshi Koike, the company is currently in negotiations with approximately 40 to 50 prospective clients, including major US tech giants—collectively known as GAFAM (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft)—as well as emerging artificial intelligence (AI) startups, for chip foundry services

China has imposed new export restrictions on seven medium and heavy rare earth elements—samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium—through a joint directive from the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs. Although intended to curb US access, the move could have far-reaching consequences, with potential disruptions across the robotics sector and its broader supply chain

Southeast Asian nations are navigating a complex trade landscape following US President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Despite widespread condemnation of the move as a breach of free trade principles, regional leaders have opted for diplomacy over retaliation, prioritizing continued negotiations with the US

CDIL Semiconductors, one of India's oldest semiconductor firms, is teaming up with Infineon Technologies to bring localized power discrete solutions to the Indian market

India will restrict market access to BYD Co. even as it courts investments from US rival Tesla Inc., showing New Delhi's lingering angst with China despite recent signs of a thaw in relationship

Samsung Electronics Co.'s quarterly profit beat expectations after strong demand for its Galaxy S25 smartphones and legacy DRAM outpaced slipping margins in the high-stakes AI memory arena

The global electronics industry is bracing for significant disruption after implementing new baseline and reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2. Experts predict that smartphones, personal computers, and servers will be among the first sectors to feel the immediate impact, prompting major manufacturers like Foxconn to adjust their operational strategies rapidly

On March 29, a Xiaomi SU7 operating in Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) mode crashed on a highway in Anhui Province, killing three college-aged passengers. Despite detecting an obstacle and initiating braking, the vehicle collided with a roadside barrier at 97 km/h. The deadly crash quickly went viral on Chinese social media platforms

Although China's automobile industry has overtaken its competitors on the global stage, the industry itself is suffering from ever-increasing internal competition, with supply chain players pointing to homogeneity as the main culprit