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Wednesday 20 August 2025
US expands section 232 tariffs to 407 derivative steel, aluminum products
The US Department of Commerce on August 20, 2025, announced the inclusion of 407 additional product categories under Section 232 tariffs, marking the latest effort to bolster domestic...
Friday 15 August 2025
Tariff exemption for semiconductors and ICT products prioritized in negotiations for Taiwanese government
The US government, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, has imposed tariffs on imports such as steel and aluminum products, automobiles, auto parts, and copper products,...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan warns of higher US semiconductor tariffs under Section 232
The Trump administration has already imposed tariffs on specific imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security concerns. These tariffs cover steel...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Forging a new path: SuperAlloy expands beyond cars into semiconductors
SuperAlloy, a Taiwanese aluminum forging specialist best known for its high-performance automotive wheels, is accelerating its pivot toward non-automotive markets, with an ambitious...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Tesla differentiates through full supply chain decarbonization
Tesla is developing an integrated approach to supply chain decarbonization spanning battery production, manufacturing processes, and energy systems as automakers face increasing pressure...
Thursday 24 July 2025
Hiwin secures two major awards in Italy
Taiwan-based mechanical motion control component maker Hiwin Technologies has recently made progress in expanding its presence in the European market, announcing that its Italian...
Friday 18 July 2025
Taiwan-based auto part maker WKPT expects revenue contribution to grow from Japan

World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), a major Taiwanese supplier of commercial vehicle components, has long relied on the US as its...

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,...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Copper shock: auto industry faces cost surge under new tariff
President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement — a proposed 50% duty on copper imports to take effect in August — is sending shockwaves through the American auto...
Friday 11 July 2025
US tariff revenues surge as protectionist policies drive import reshuffling
Under President Donald Trump's trade policies, US tariff revenue has soared, driven by sweeping duties on steel, aluminum, autos, and goods from China. A recent spike in dutiable...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Trump says 50% copper tariff to take effect August 1
US President Donald Trump said the country would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from August 1, confirming a move that will batter producers of everything from automobiles...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
URS's all-black solar module secures Taiwan VPC and IEC certifications, eyes UL approval in 3Q25
Taiwan's United Renewable Energy (URE) announced on June 30, 2025, that its newly launched all-black aesthetic solar module has obtained dual certifications from Taiwan's Voluntary...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
FSET launches Taiwan's first LFP battery recycling line to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate
On July 1, 2025, Formosa Smart Energy (FSET) announced the completion of Taiwan's first integrated demonstration line for LFP battery recycling, combining front-end physical crushing...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Waffer Technology sees May revenue dip but expects recovery on auto rebound and magnesium alloy demand
Waffer Technology, a key supplier of magnesium and aluminum structural parts, reported NT$532 million (approximately US$17.8 million) in revenue for May 2025, reflecting an 11.08%...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties
Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...