Taiwan, Trump and Semiconductor

Trump tariff effect boosts Taiwan's January exports
Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in January thanks both to artificial intelligence demand and companies getting in orders before Donald Trump assumed office as U.S. president and began levying trade tariffs.
Trump Deals Hammer Blow to Taiwan with Semiconductor Tariffs
Duties would raise prices for a range of consumer goods, while scaring off further Taiwanese investments in the U.S., experts warn.
Taiwan says it may help industrial sector after Trump threatens tariffs on chips, semiconductors
Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
Taiwan to Assist Companies Relocate to U.S. After Trump Tariffs
The island computer chip and electronics components hub is vulnerable to new import duties, so its economy ministry will advise on possible U.S. states for investment, local laws and help finding partners.
Taiwan firms brace for Trump tariffs
US President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico have come as a major blow to Taiwanese manufacturers that have invested in facilities in Mexico, leaving them bracing for future tariff impacts.
Taiwan Stocks Tumble After Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Chip Imports - TaiwanPlus News
On the first day of trading after the Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan's Taiex tumbled over 3% on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on chip imports. Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC saw its share prices fall over 5%.

China, Taiwan

Top Taiwan chip designer MediaTek running simulations for possible US tariffs
The chief executive of Taiwan's top chip design company MediaTek said on Friday that the company has been running simulations ...
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Taiwan says detects six Chinese balloons near island
TAIPEI: Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said on Friday (Feb 7), as Beijing ...
Trump must dump 'One China' policy and recognize 'free' Taiwan, House Republicans say
Two dozen House Republicans from across the political spectrum are backing a resolution to formally recognize Taiwan – a break in U.S. policy that would rankle leaders in Beijing.
Axelrod on Trump Gaza remarks: ‘Imagine how the Chinese interpret that as they eye Taiwan’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said President Trump’s remarks about taking over Gaza may give China ideas “as they eye ...
Trump’s Predictable Unpredictability on Taiwan
Trump has made a series of recent statements expressing frustration or skepticism toward Taiwan. He repeatedly accused Taiwan ...
Taiwan bans government departments from using DeepSeek AI
Taiwan on Monday banned government departments from using Chinese startup DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) service as ...
South Korea’s government is the latest to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan
Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the ...
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Family plans no funeral as Barbie Hsu’s ashes return to Taiwan
The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu have been brought back to Taiwan, with her family announcing that no funeral will ...