The US government announced an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, imposing additional tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on 57 countries with significant trade deficits starting April 9. Taiwan’s tariff rate was set at 32%.

As global manufacturing localizes, production shifts to the US are becoming the new norm. Foxconn is aligning with this trend by stepping up efforts to shape a more supportive environment for industrial growth.

Electric vehicles are naturally ideal platforms for testing AI technologies. At the same time, the robotics industry is moving beyond 2D control systems into 3D, 4D, and more complex dimensions. The real shift, however, lies in business model innovation, not just technical advancement. Lei Zhang, founder of Hillhouse Investment, highlights this evolution, calling China “not only a leader in technological innovation, but a global powerhouse in business model innovation.” A new wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is capturing global attention.

Following President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” policy, a new wave of economic uncertainty is rippling through the global tech supply chain. US chipmaker Micron Technology has already responded, stating it will pass the additional costs onto customers. Meanwhile, South Korean memory giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are taking a more cautious approach—adopting a wait-and-see strategy while maintaining current pricing policies.