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Thursday 12 June 2025
Trump's tariff reversals roil global markets, but Taiwan finds unexpected gains
Since returning to the office, President Donald Trump has once again made unpredictability a cornerstone of US trade policy. His shifting stance on tariffs, particularly toward China,...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Trump’s tariff playbook faces legal and political scrutiny

Nearly five months into his second term, President Donald Trump's high-wire approach to trade—defined by maximalist threats followed...

Wednesday 11 June 2025
Europe solar power developer eyes Taiwan as regional expansion hub
Taiwan's renewable energy market has experienced rapid development in recent years, drawing substantial investment from international firms. Adam Pegg, Chief Operating Officer for...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
AmCham Taiwan elevates energy crisis to top priority as power shortages threaten tech hub status
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan has elevated energy supply to its top policy priority, warning that power shortages could undermine the island's position as a global technology...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Taiwan receives AmCham's investment recommendations as tech giants expand presence on island
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) Chairman Chin-Ching Liu accepted the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei's 2025 Taiwan White Paper, as US technology companies including...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
US auto imports plunge 70% as carmakers await Trump tariff relief
US automotive imports via sea freight plummeted 70% year-over-year in May following President Donald Trump's April tariff implementation, creating a cliff-edge decline as manufacturers...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
PC makers put spending on ice as trade uncertainty, strong Taiwan Dollar weigh on outlook
Global PC brands and their manufacturing partners are freezing discretionary spending and adopting a more defensive posture amid mounting uncertainty over US trade policy and a surging...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Why chipmakers are skipping Japan
As nations worldwide race to attract semiconductor manufacturing, most have rolled out sweeping tax incentives targeting the industry. According to a 2025 policy proposal from the...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Taiwan exports to US surge 87% as trade policy shifts drive shipping rates higher
Taiwan's May exports to the US jumped 87.4% year-over-year to US$15.52 billion, setting a monthly record, as American importers stockpile goods ahead of potential tariff changes,...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Trump's Harvard visa ban threatens tech talent pipeline, put semiconductor R&D at risk
In a dramatic shift in US immigration policy, the State Department on June 5, 2025, issued a directive halting visa approvals for students bound for Harvard University, including...
Monday 9 June 2025
Intel to enforce 50% gross margin rule, may halt low-profit projects
Intel is implementing a stricter profit policy as part of efforts to regain financial stability after years of declining margins. At the Bank of America Global Technology Conference,...
Monday 9 June 2025
Commerce sets new rules for US$43 billion broadband plan
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick released new guidance aimed at reshaping a massive internet infrastructure program to connect the entire country with broadband service, ordering...
Thursday 5 June 2025
South Korea's Lee proposes 10% tax credit for domestic chip production
South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has unveiled a flagship policy offering up to 10% production tax credits for semiconductors manufactured and sold domestically,...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Weakening demand halts LCD monitor panel price surge
IT panels have been more affected by tariffs than TV panels. Beyond China's "trade-in" policy, stimulating some inventory buildup, certain brands in North America continue to increase...
Thursday 5 June 2025
TSMC, industrial giants adapt strategies as Taiwan carbon fee launch reshapes competition
Taiwan's carbon fee system launches in 2025, creating new pressures for high-emission industries as companies scramble to adapt their strategies and maintain competitiveness in global...