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On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House.
On November 5, 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, setting him up for a second go-around in the White House. Due to Trump's constant mention of tariffs and his previous "America First" policies, many in the tech sector are preparing for what's to come in the next four years.

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Friday 29 November 2024
Acer chairman expects AI PCs to reach pricing sweet spot in 3Q25
AI PC sales have so far failed to live up to the initial hype, but Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen predicts that the devices will reach the pricing sweet spot next year to trigger...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Taiwan EMS firms urged to build factories in US
US President-elect Donald Trump advocated for higher tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China before assuming office. Establishing factories in the US has become essential, as numerous...
Thursday 28 November 2024
BYD reportedly preps for Trump 2.0 tariffs with 10% supplier cost cuts in 2025
BYD moves to shield itself from looming US tariffs as President-Elect Trump threatens new import taxes on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican goods. The China-based EV giant has reportedly...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico may disrupt AI server supply chain
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January 2025, and he has already declared on social media that on his first day in office, he will sign an executive order imposing...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Deglobalization accelerates global brands' supply chain reshuffle
Geopolitical tensions have spurred another major shift in global supply chains, as highlighted by TSMC founder Morris Chang's proclamation that globalization is dead. With Donald...
Monday 25 November 2024
Strict scrutiny of wafer qualification paves the way for 7nm technology restrictions
According to findings from China's semiconductor think tank, ICwise, the US Department of Commerce's (DOC) recent sanctions differ slightly from previous measures.
Friday 22 November 2024
Taiwan evaluates potential impact of Trump's proposed China trade status revocation
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plan to name Howard Lutnick, a prominent China critic, as Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick will oversee the management of US tariffs and...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China accelerates chip independence push in face of Trump 2.0
China's semiconductor industry is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency through expanded state funding and domestic innovation, particularly as Donald Trump's return to the...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Trump's tariff could spur development of 10 new US wafer fabs
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested implementing tariffs to address various economic issues, though the specifics of these policies remain uncertain until key appointments,...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
SpaceX launches Starship rocket as Trump and Musk look on
SpaceX achieved new feats during the sixth major test launch of its Starship system but nixed an eagerly anticipated midair "catch" of the rocket's booster as President-elect Donald...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
EU-China EV pricing talks advance on the cusp of Trump's second term
The European Union's trade dispute with China over electric vehicles (EVs) took a new turn when both parties showed willingness to negotiate pricing agreements, despite the EU implementing...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Trump's potential EV tax credit cut could boost Tesla's market dominance while challenging rivals
With Donald Trump expected to take office in January, his transition team reportedly aims to kill the US$7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, a central provision...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Tech giants navigate Trump's return: stand up or stay silent?
Trump's return to the presidency has drawn significant attention, with his potential appointments already creating waves across the global tech industry. The impact has extended to...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Trump's return sparks concerns over AI regulation and cloud operations in China
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20, 2025. A primary concern in the software sector is the potential tightening of regulations on open-source models and the...