As the US enters a new phase of tariff enforcement—with the buffer period on reciprocal tariffs nearing expiration—concerns are growing that the global semiconductor industry’s path to US$1 trillion in annual revenue could be delayed. ASE Technology’s COO Tien Wu warned that geopolitical tensions, including tariffs and volatile Asian currencies, may push the target back by three to five years.
ASE COO flags potential setback to US$1 trillion semiconductor goal due to US tariffs and currency pressures
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