Since President Donald Trump declared April 2 as “Liberation Day” and unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the US-China trade war has sharply intensified. Trump’s changing tariff policy on China has now been up to 145%. China’s State Council Tariff Commission responded in kind: beginning April 12, all US-origin goods entering China would face the same 125% tariff.

Chinese EV makers are navigating divergent paths in Europe as tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape competitive dynamics. While some manufacturers accelerate market entry, others face setbacks requiring strategic pivots.

US tariff policy uncertainties have created challenges and opportunities for international manufacturers. Companies in countries with lower reciprocal tariffs enjoy a competitive edge. Sercomm, a networking equipment manufacturer, has found its production strategy advantageous amid the tariff volatility. The company, which concentrates approximately 60% of its production in the Philippines for the North American market, benefits from the Philippines’ relatively lower tariff rate of 17%, compared to the potential 46% rate for Vietnam.

Taiwan’s aerospace industry is positioning itself to compete globally through investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in high-end processing of aviation materials. This development occurs as Taiwan’s aerospace supply chain remains unaffected by equivalent tariffs for now, though the industry is focused on long-term readiness for global supply chain shifts.