The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on March 11 launched investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against 16 major trade partners, including China, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, India, and Taiwan. Taiwan’s government said the move was anticipated after the recent Supreme Court of the US ruling that struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), prompting Washington to seek alternative legal mechanisms to maintain its tariff framework.

Compound semiconductor maker Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI) reported that its indium phosphide 200G PIN products have become the company’s main revenue driver as demand for optical communication rises with AI data center vertical scaling. Optical communication now represents 51.8% of sales, surpassing electronic products.

LG has introduced the QNED84B Mini LED 4K Smart TV 2026 series, part of its QNED evo AI lineup. So far, the series comprises a single model – the massive LG 100QNED84B designed for home‑theater enthusiasts, gamers, and users who want a premium large‑screen experience. The display uses LG’s 4K QNED MiniLED technology, combining Quantum Dot and NanoCell layers with a dense Mini LED backlight system…