January 17, 2026

Washington’s 40% Taiwan Chip Reshoring Claim Unrealistic: Expert

Washington: Washington’s goal of shifting 40 percent of Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain to the United States within President Donald Trump’s term is “not physically possible,” a U.S. expert said on Friday.

According to Focus Taiwan, tech industry…

TSMC Remains Silent on Plans for Four New IC Assembly Plants

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Saturday remained tight-lipped over a media report indicating the contract chipmaker plans to build an additional four advanced IC assembly plants in Taiwan. The world’s largest contract chipmak…

Taiwan Secures Preferential Tariff Treatment in U.S. Trade Deal

Taipei: Taiwan has successfully negotiated a trade agreement with the United States, resulting in a 15% tariff on its exports, with no stacking of additional tariffs. This development marks a significant step in Taiwan’s trade relations with the U.S. …