Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

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Friday 11 April 2025

Trump's trade salvo sparks unlikely global solidarity

US President Donald Trump's expansive tariff push—spanning metals, automobiles, auto parts, and possibly semiconductors—is disrupting global trade flows. As supply chains...

Friday 11 April 2025

Samsung's Harman plans India divestment, eyes automotive M&As for growth

Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International is reportedly planning to divest part of its operations in India while pursuing growth opportunities in the automotive electronics...

Friday 11 April 2025

Rising US-China tensions put American consumer tech brands at risk in China

The escalating US-China trade conflict is placing consumer electronics and high-tech industries at the center of geopolitical strain...

Friday 11 April 2025

Apple's China suppliers struggle as G2 trade war forces costly decoupling

As the US-China trade conflict escalates once again, both countries are imposing steep tariffs on each other, pushing global supply chains into a period of heightened uncertainty...

Friday 11 April 2025

Taiwan cracks down China goods falsely labeled to circumvent US tariffs

The United States has intensified efforts to prevent Chinese goods from entering the American market through third-party countries, and Taiwan is responding with decisive action.

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

Trump tariffs weigh on global auto industry, indirect pressure expected on Chinese exports

The automotive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are reshaping the global vehicle manufacturing landscape, with potentially far-reaching consequences beyond American borders...

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

Dixon Technologies to invest US$115 million in new facility in Tamil Nadu to make HP notebooks

Dixon will set up a notebook and PC manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, making products for brands like HP. India's largest EMS provider is riding on local incentives and global...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Altair expands EDA footprint, offering diverse system-level verification and simulation tools

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a driving force behind global technological innovation. As AI adoption proliferates, the mastery of semiconductor chip...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Auto tariffs take effect, components supply chain hit hardest

The US government under President Donald Trump initiated a new round of trade protection policies on April 3, 2025, imposing a 25% tariff on all automobiles produced outside the US...

Thursday 10 April 2025

2025 electronics distribution industry outlook: Navigating the opportunities and challenges

In the landscape of 2025, the electronics distribution industry presents significant opportunities and challenges. Demand across key sectors continues to climb, and by mid-year, it...

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

Rapid EV adoption comes with growing cyberthreats

Cyberattacks have become a growing threat to electric vehicles (EV) whose market penetration is rapidly expanding amid a major transformation of the global transportation industry,...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026

Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...

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