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Monday 14 April 2025
China-made iPhones exempt from tariffs, US Commerce Secretary hints at future taxes
On the night of April 11, Eastern Time, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the exclusion of several products from "reciprocal tariffs," including smartphones, computers,...
Monday 14 April 2025
Laster Tech's Q1 revenue surges 17.34%, sets record despite US-China tariff challenges
Laster Tech, a leading purveyor of LED automotive modules, reported a consolidated revenue of NT$708 million (approx. US$21.63 million) for March 2025, a striking 38.42% surge year-over-year,...
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...
Saturday 12 April 2025
US's 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam have clients in telecom industry halting orders
The reciprocal tariff measures implemented by US President Donald Trump officially took effect at 12:01 PM Taiwan time on April 9. Taiwanese manufacturers in Southeast Asia have become...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Yaskawa Electric grapples with tariff uncertainty amid modest recovery
Yaskawa Electric has forecast an uplift in revenue and operating profit for its fiscal year 2025, spanning from March 2025 to February 2026, propelled by a moderate recovery in the...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's trade tariff rhetoric casts long shadow over global semiconductor supply chains
President Donald Trump's recent tariff proposals have sent ripples through the global semiconductor industry, raising concerns about supply chain stability and prompting companies...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's China tariffs to hit 145% as 75 countries get temporary relief
The Trump administration has unveiled a new tariff policy that grants a 90-day exemption to 75 countries currently in negotiations, imposing only an additional 10% tariff, while China...
Friday 11 April 2025
Tariff impact on iPhone's production strategy
As of April 10, the latest development shows that Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, maintaining a hardline stance. For Apple's iPhone, which still relies heavily...
Friday 11 April 2025
Largan Precision unfazed by US tariffs, eyes upgraded lens demand and robot applications

As global tech manufacturers brace for the potential impact of Donald Trump's revived tariff agenda, Largan Precision — a key optical...

Friday 11 April 2025
Tariff changes prompt supply chain to hit fast-forward button
The Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs have undergone another change, with a full suspension implemented within 24 hours for 90 days. However, tariffs on China have been increased...
Friday 11 April 2025
Taiwan will not be forced in Trump tariff negotiations, says Foreign Minister
US President Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs at the last moment, leaving only China with a combined 145% levy, since China has not retracted...
Friday 11 April 2025
US carmakers scramble on pricing strategy as Trump's automotive tariffs hit
A 25% US tariff on imported passenger vehicles took effect on April 3, following earlier announcements and delays that gave automakers time to adjust. With varying levels of domestic...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Trump's reciprocal tariffs unsettle global supply chains; two countries not considered for production relocation

According to sources within the notebook supply chain, meetings with brand manufacturers are intensifying as companies navigate the uncertainty...

Thursday 10 April 2025
Asia faces rising tariffs: strategic countermeasures and drive toward regional integration
Since taking office, President Trump has positioned tariffs as both a strategic tool for national security and a means to bolster the US economy. The ongoing tariffs on Asian nations...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused...