The policies of US President Donald Trump have caused significant disruptions to global trade stability, particularly impacting Taiwan’s supply chains. Under the shadow of high tariffs, some Taiwanese companies are considering shifting production away from China to countries like India and Mexico, or even back to the US mainland, where labor costs are higher and union activity is stronger. However, experts warn that a depreciating dollar could increase the cost for Taiwanese manufacturers to set up operations in the US and purchase imported equipment.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), actively promoted by the governments of Singapore and Malaysia, leverages Johor state’s advantages in land, water, electricity, and natural resources, combined with Singapore’s advanced technology, financial sector, and status as an international business hub.

As tariff negotiations between the US and Japan intensify, Washington has turned a critical eye toward Japan’s electric vehicle (EV) charging standards, identifying the country’s CHAdeMO protocol as a significant non-tariff barrier. American officials have voiced frustration that Tesla’s and other US automakers’ charging systems are excluded from Japanese government subsidies, a point expected to take center stage in the upcoming second round of ministerial-level trade talks.

As vehicle electrification gains momentum, comprehensive solution providers are becoming pivotal to the EV supply chain. At the 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan show—held in 2025 despite its forward-looking title—Delta Electronics presented a broad suite of solutions under the theme “e-Charging Hub.”