US puts East Asian countries on notice in sweeping 60-economy forced labor probe

On March 12, 2026, the US Trade Representative launched investigations covering 60 economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine whether each economy’s acts, policies, and practices — related to a failure to impose and effectively enforce a ban on the importation of goods produced with forced labor — are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict US commerce.

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AI server tracker: February revenue highlights across testing, design services, and rail kits

The global AI server supply chain continues to demonstrate steady growth, according to February 2026 revenue reports from key companies in the testing, design services, and mechanical infrastructure sectors. While seasonal factors such as the Lunar New Year holiday influenced month-over-month figures, significant year-over-year surges underscore a sustained demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI applications.

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USITC Section 337 investigation could reshape Taiwan’s auto parts industry

On March 10, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the launch of a Section 337 investigation targeting 20 automotive parts manufacturers across Taiwan, China, and the US. The probe follows a lawsuit filed by General Motors (GM) and includes 10 leading Taiwanese aftermarket (AM) suppliers such as Tong Yang Industry, DEPO Auto Parts, and Gordon Auto Body Parts. This unexpected patent litigation has come as a shock to Taiwan’s automotive collision parts exporters, and also signals a shifting competitive landscape in the global automotive supply chain.

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Hotai Group shifts Taiwan car market strategies from volume to value in 2026

As a key player in Taiwan’s automotive industry, Hotai Group draws significant attention with its annual outlook released early each year, which is generally seen as an indicator of local market developments. In its latest report, Hotai Motor projected that new car sales in Taiwan will reach 440,000 units in 2026, while setting a combined target sales volume of 165,000 vehicles and a 37.5% market share across the Toyota, Lexus, and Hino brands.

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Interview: Taiwan-UK memorandum of understanding could deepen space supply chains and startup ties

The Industrial Technology Research Institute and the Taiwan Space Industry Development Association signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK aerospace industry association ADS Group at the 2026 Space-Comm Expo in the UK, marking a new milestone in Taiwan-UK space cooperation following the September 2025 Taiwan-UK Space Industry Roundtable Forum.

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