Trump, Taiwan and Tariffs

Donald Trump's Tariffs on Taiwan Microchips Spark Shock
Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on Taiwan comes as China made significant breakthroughs with AI development.
Trump says new tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors are coming soon
Though the United States is the global leader in designing chips, the vast majority of chip production happens overseas, particularly in U.S.-ally Taiwan.
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.
Trump Deals Hammer Blow to Taiwan with Semiconductor Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on Taiwan's semiconductor industry has sent shockwaves through the Silicon Island. Newsweek reached out to the State Department and Taiwan's Foreign Ministry with emailed requests for comment.
Trump's threat of Taiwan chip tariffs could give Nvidia a fresh headache after DeepSeek
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, which could hit Nvidia, one of TSMC's biggest customers.
Trump calls for tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals from Taiwan
Donald Trump called for tariffs on foreign computer chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals from places like Taiwan in the near future.
Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats
Taiwan's government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
VOA Mandarin: Taiwan mulls reaction to Trump's tariff plans
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on semiconductors. How do analysts and people from Taiwan's chip industry view the potential tariffs? Click here for the full story in Mandarin.
Taiwan could help industry after Trump warns of chip tariffs
Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump warned he will soon place tariffs on overseas-made semiconductor chips. Originally published on doc.afp.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Taiwan chips raises cost, supply chain fears
While the tariffs aim to boost domestic manufacturing, they are unlikely to divert production from Asia immediately.
Trump's Pick for Commerce Secretary Wants More Industrial Policy for Chipmakers
On the campaign trail and as recently as last month, Donald Trump and some of his closest allies criticized the Biden ...
Donald Trump pledges sweeping tariffs on steel, semiconductors and other imports
President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, ...
Trump's Commerce secretary pick says Biden-era chips investments need review
U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that the Biden-era subsidies ...
DeepSeek Panic Live Updates: Nvidia Stock Drops 4%—As Trump Reportedly Mulls China Chip Sale Restrictions
Nvidia shares' 9% recovery Tuesday was the second-best day in terms of market cap added for any company ever—but the company ...
Future of CHIPS Act under Trump admin in question
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be ...
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Lutnick demurs on honoring CHIPS contracts
I can’t say that I can honor something I haven’t read,” Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS and Science Act awards in a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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DeepSeek: Trump Commerce Pick Vows Tough China Stance
Floor signage for the offices of DeepSeek (C) is seen in Beijing on January 28, 2025. Fears of upheaval in the AI gold rush rocked Wall Street, following the emergence of a popular ChatGPT-like model ...