Taiwan and TSMC scramble to head off Trump’s tariff threat

Taiwan Worries About Its Future Under Trump 2.0
A U.S. Navy passage revived a question that has nagged at supporters of the island’s democracy: Is America, under Trump, fully committed to Taiwan’s survival?
Taiwan's Foxconn Says It Can Plan Production Around Trump Tariffs
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple's main iPhone maker, can plan its production around new U.S. tariffs, the company's chairman said on Wednesday.
Taiwan and TSMC scramble to head off Donald Trump’s tariff threat
It is a coincidence that Taiwan’s deputy economy minister Cynthia Kiang arrives in Washington on Tuesday, just as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s board meets for the first time in Arizona. But the goal of Kiang’s talks with US officials is very similar to that of board meeting at TSMC’s huge new Arizona chip complex: to minimise the threat posed by tariffs planned by US President Donald Trump.
Taiwan Steelmakers React Positively to Trump's 25% Tariff - TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's industries association for steel and iron expects U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all steel imports to put Taiwan on equal footing with its global competitors. Taiwan ranks in the top ten importers of steel to the U.
Taiwan is tackling Donald Trump's tariffs threat
Taiwan's economy performed well last year, due to a resilient export industry and an increase in Taiwanese businesses' production flexibility following the US-China trade frictions. But the spectre of US President Donald Trump's tariffs hangs over the island.
Paper lanterns released into night sky in Taiwan as good fortune sought in the Year of the Snake
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US and Chinese Navy Ships in Close Encounter in Taiwan Strait
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Taiwan environment minister eyes insurance funds to help with green transition
Taiwan aims to get more than $1.5 billion in investment from insurance funds to help finance the island's green energy ...
Taiwan Powers Into Berlinale With Four-Film Slate Led By LGBTQ+ Crime Drama
Taiwan brings four features including 'Silent Sparks' LGBTQ+ crime thriller to the Berlinale, plus 99 titles at the European ...
Beijing slams Taiwan’s ‘absurd’ DeepSeek ban, dismisses security fears
Beijing has condemned Taiwan’s ruling party for ordering a ban on DeepSeek in government departments and public schools, ...
Taiwan looks to buy Alaskan natural gas as it seeks to head off US tariffs
Taiwan is interested in natural gas from Alaska and will continue to assess the feasibility of purchases, the economy ...
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China’s stunning new campaign to turn the world against Taiwan
This steely new language was a win in America’s long quest to get its allies to show more solidarity with Taiwan. Yet in the ...
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Taiwan signs $761 mn with US for Namas defence package as China builds pressure
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier even in the absence of formal diplomatic ...
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China is infiltrating Taiwan’s armed forces
Mr Kao is the highest-ranking veteran of Taiwan’s armed forces to have been accused of spying for China, but he is not the ...