Trump’s tariff strategy sparks geopolitical uncertainty

US President-elect Donald Trump’s latest announcement of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports has created waves in international markets. While the relationship between this new tariff and his previous statements about imposing a 60% tariff on all Chinese goods remains unclear, analysts view this move as an opening gambit, marking the administration’s first concrete trade action since his election victory.

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Taiwan EMS firms urged to build factories in US

US President-elect Donald Trump advocated for higher tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China before assuming office. Establishing factories in the US has become essential, as numerous electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers have operated in a variety of locations. Adjacent to Mexico, Texas is the most preferred location, according to industry sources in Taiwan.

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