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Monday 14 April 2025
China's GPU surge defies tariff fears, fuels semiconductor boom
As the US-China tariff saga intensifies, the Trump administration's decision to delay reciprocal tariffs by 90 days offers a fleeting reprieve for the semiconductor supply chain....
Monday 14 April 2025
Silicon photonics nears maturity, eyes full ecosystem by late 2025
Silicon photonics (SiPh), hailed as a transformative technology for AI development, data centers, and 5G networks, is rapidly converging toward standardized parameters and specific...
Monday 14 April 2025
US-China tariff clash escalates; hits semiconductor sector but boosts China's domestic chipmakers

Since President Donald Trump declared April 2 as "Liberation Day" and unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the US-China trade war has...

Monday 14 April 2025
DIGITIMES analysis: electronics tariffs driving three-pronged supply chain transformation
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Sunday that recent tariff exemptions for electronics and semiconductor products are merely temporary, with comprehensive semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
Tariff maze deepens: US duties on Chinese goods up to 245% amid policy whiplash
Since April, the Trump administration's tariff policies have undergone frequent changes, creating confusion for businesses and traders struggling to adapt. Although the White House...
Monday 14 April 2025
Desperate Gamble: Trump's 145% tariffs on China ignite concerns of economic decoupling
As US President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods to a punishing 145%—adding an additional 125% on top of an existing 20% base—Zheng Yongnian, a leading...
Monday 14 April 2025
Trump's tariff exemption sparks rush in Taiwan chip sector, raising concerns for 2H25
Taiwan's semiconductor industry anticipates a surge in activity as firms race to ship products to the US during the 90-day tariff exemption period announced by President Trump for...
Monday 14 April 2025
Weekly news roundup: SiCarrier lithography claims meet skepticism; Taiwan aims to stabilize US trade ties
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 7 – April 13.
Monday 14 April 2025
CSIA issues urgent notice as new tariffs cause pricing chaos for imported chips in China
The escalation in the tariff war has affected the global chip supply chain, causing significant disruption in pricing within China's imported chip market. As a result, some OEMs have...
Monday 14 April 2025
Trump warns tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve
President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers, and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall...
Monday 14 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 13: China's rural-to-urban strategy reshapes global tech dominance
China's "Xinchuan" initiative, a national endeavor to supplant foreign technology and imported products with homegrown capabilities, stands as a cornerstone of its industrial policy...
Monday 14 April 2025
French quantum startup Quobly eyes Taiwan for strategic semiconductor, academic partnerships
French quantum computing firm Quobly is seeking deeper ties with Taiwan's semiconductor industry and top academic institutions, as part of its broader strategy to commercialize semiconductor-based...
Sunday 13 April 2025
U.S. tech tariff exemptions offer relief for Apple and TSMC clients—while China still faces higher rates

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated tariff guidelines on the evening of April 11, setting a uniform...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US announces tariff exemptions on smartphones, PCs, and servers, benefitting Apple
US Customs and Border Protection announced a series of tariff exemptions, mainly covering smartphones, PCs, servers, displays, and semiconductors. The move reflects the reality that...
Saturday 12 April 2025
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump's tariff pressure

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning...