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Friday 12 September 2025
US signals potential trade breakthrough with Taiwan and India amid ongoing tariff talks
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism on September 11, 2025, that a significant trade deal with Taiwan is within reach, raising hopes that temporary tariffs on Taiwanese...
Friday 12 September 2025
Mexico to impose steep tariffs on Asian imports to shield domestic industry and navigate trade pressures
Mexico has announced a plan to raise tariffs of up to 50% on more than 1,400 products imported from China and other Asian countries, a move aimed at protecting domestic industries...
Saturday 6 September 2025
South Korea plans to cut wafer material tariffs to 0% to strengthen its semiconductor cost advantage
The South Korean government is reportedly pushing to reduce tariffs on key imported materials used in semiconductor wafer production to 0% by 2026. Amid the US' announcement of a...
Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...
Friday 5 September 2025
Smartphone sector braces for uncertainty with US, China steering 2025 growth

Washington's reciprocal tariffs announced in April have disrupted global trade flows and economic momentum, putting the smartphone industry...

Tuesday 2 September 2025
Trump tariffs ruled illegal overreach; cabinet officials fiercely debate equating them with US interests
The US Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in May 2025 that President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs constituted an "overreach" infringing on Congress's authority. On July...
Monday 1 September 2025
Research insights: bilateral gaps emerge as Vietnam treads carefully after Trump tariff order
On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the European Union...
Monday 1 September 2025
Exclusive: Apple pushes automation, leaving suppliers to foot the bill
Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump...
Saturday 30 August 2025
Trump's tariffs ruled unlawful, yet remain in force pending further review
Most of President Donald Trump's global tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal appeals court that found he exceeded his authority in imposing them, but the judges let the levies...
Thursday 28 August 2025
EU seeks US tariff cuts, but may come with regulatory price

The European Union (EU) is seeking to reduce tariffs on vehicles exported to the US, aiming to lower the rate to 15%. However, to secure...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese goods, aligning with US trade agenda

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is preparing to raise tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in her 2026 federal budget proposal,...

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Commentary: Tariff delays, price anxiety, and the EV stall in Taiwan

Despite lively public debate over vehicle pricing, Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market has entered a period of stagnation, as long-awaited...

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Commentary: TSMC shows no fear despite 300% tariff threat
US President Donald Trump recently announced that semiconductor tariffs could reach 300%, yet this has not triggered panic in the chip industry. Supply chain players stress that the...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Countries step up anti-dumping measures against Chinese imports amid origin washing concerns
Countries are actively enforcing anti-dumping measures against Chinese imports amid concerns over "origin washing," a practice that involves rerouting products through third countries...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
US tariff measures hit simultaneously, economic slowdown expected in 2H25
US President Donald Trump has threatened semiconductor tariffs under Section 232 that could reach between 200% and 300%, with an announcement expected in the coming days. Taiwanese...