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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...
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...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US tariff threat puts pressure on Taiwan's export strategy and TSMC investment plans
On April 9th, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Taiwanese products if Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) does not invest in building a...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Samsung Electronics eyes semiconductor breakthroughs with 2nm and 1.0nm process developments

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is making significant strides in advancing its production capabilities...

Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwan to enter first round of US tariff talks with strategies in hand
Despite US President Donald Trump announcing a pause on imposing tariffs on multiple countries, concerns still linger. President of Taiwan, Ching-Te Lai, recently proposed a five-point...
Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwanese manufacturers adapt to US tariff policy with strategic shifts
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced that, starting April 9, the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on countries with significant trade deficits, including China,...