As it marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, WPG Holdings, Asia’s largest semiconductor distributor, finds itself at the intersection of two disruptive forces: the generative AI boom and renewed tariff uncertainty stemming from US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. WPG chairman Simon Huang said these dual pressures are creating a ripple effect across the industry and reshaping business fundamentals. Despite an unpredictable macroeconomic outlook for 2025, the company is proactively recalibrating its strategy to maintain competitiveness.