Donald Trump’s expected return to the White House on January 20, 2025, has intensified speculation over his trade policy plans. Liu, Director of the Regional Development Study Center at The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), emphasized that while tariffs have not yet been applied to foreign-made notebooks and smartphones, Trump’s actions remain unpredictable. Known for his strong support of tariffs, calling them “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Taiwanese supply chains must proceed with caution and develop contingency plans.