Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo held discussions with a Kyushu Regional Strategic Council delegation during their visit to Taiwan on February 11, 2025.

In late 2024, Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying shipments by one quarter. At the same time, tightened US semiconductor restrictions and the potential return of Trump-era tariffs have created further market uncertainty, prompting a more cautious outlook for Nvidia, TSMC, and the broader semiconductor industry.

Foxconn chairman Young Liu dismissed speculation about a potential Nissan acquisition, emphasizing that the company seeks collaboration rather than equity control. “Acquiring shares is not our primary goal,” Liu said.