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Tech companies rush to diversify production amid US-China trade tensions

1 week ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Vyra Wu |DIGITIMES Asia

US-China trade tensions continue to escalate despite the Trump administration's partial tariff exemptions for electronics components. Major tech brands are accelerating production shifts away from China, with Apple reportedly planning to move 40% of...
Tariff changes prompt supply chain to hit fast-forward button

1 week ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Charlene Chen |DIGITIMES Asia

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 to 145%.
Trump's reciprocal tariffs unsettle global supply chains; two countries not considered for production relocation

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Elaine Chen |DIGITIMES Asia

According to sources within the notebook supply chain, meetings with brand manufacturers are intensifying as companies navigate the uncertainty created by the unpredictable nature of Trump's tariff policies...
Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Elaine Chen |DIGITIMES Asia

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused production until tariff rates are clarified, demanding a renegotiation...
Taiwan's tech giants shine as Trump's tariff tempest rages on-But for how long?

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Sherri Wang |DIGITIMES Asia

As US President Donald Trump enforces reciprocal tariffs internationally, global financial markets experience turmoil, particularly affecting electronics hardware manufacturers. Despite this challenging environment, the March 2025 revenue reports of...
US tariffs delay notebook production, raising concerns for 2025 growth

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Charlene Chen |DIGITIMES Asia

The Trump administration has imposed reciprocal tariffs globally under the guise of equal tariffs, causing significant concerns within the notebook (NB) supply chain regarding production location planning and shipment forecasts for 2025. According to...
Powerlogic expands in Thailand with new subsidiary as Trump slaps 36% tariffs

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Jingyue Hsiao |DIGITIMES Asia

Powerlogic is strategically diversifying its operations by establishing a new subsidiary in Thailand that focuses on the burgeoning automotive and new application fan sectors. The company's board recently authorized chairman Wen-Faung Hsu to initiate...
RTX 50 laptops arrive, but will they jolt flatlining PC market?

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Levi Li |DIGITIMES Asia

Nvidia's long-awaited RTX 50 series gaming laptops have finally hit the market, stirring modest activity in an otherwise stagnant notebook supply chain. However, with early models priced north of US$1,000, their appeal remains limited to niche, high-end...
Quanta hit hard, Wiwynn and Inventec catch a break

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Joseph S. Chen |DIGITIMES Asia

The implementation of equal tariffs by the US has taken the industry by surprise, leading to significant changes in the server supply chain. Initially, original design manufacturers (ODMs) affected by increased tariffs on Mexico were expected to face...
Wistron accelerates US expansion as US announces 32% tariffs on Taiwan

2 weeks ago | digitimes.com | Aaron Lee |Jingyue Hsiao |DIGITIMES Asia

In a move against the US reciprocal tariffs, Taiwan-based Wistron Corporation has announced a substantial investment in a new US subsidiary focused on AI product manufacturing. The decision, revealed alongside a flurry of strategic financial moves,...