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While TSMC is ramping up its Arizona expansion amid Trump’s tariff push, rival Samsung appears to be slowing down. According to South Korean media outlet The Elec, Samsung has once again delayed its Taylor, Texas plant, now targeting a February 2027 launch. Notably, this would not be Samsung’...
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With China Semiconductor Industry Association now saying chip origin should be based on where wafers are made, another major shakeup on semiconductors may be coming. Reuters and Tom’s Hardware report that U.S. chipmakers like Qualcomm and AMD, which outsource production to TSMC, could dodge China...
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Last Friday’s tariff break on electronics like smartphones and laptops is just a breather, as media reports say they could soon face individual tariffs alongside semiconductors. While Trump is expected to reveal more details on chip tariffs Monday, this has sparked alarm in the chip industry, with...
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According to Science and Technology Innovation Express News and Securities Daily, the China Semiconductor Industry Association advises that the origin of integrated circuits should be determined by where the wafer is fabricated. Citing an urgent notice issued by the China Semiconductor Industry A...
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Intel’s new helmsman, Lip-Bu Tan, is best known as a seasoned investor and still chairs Walden International. However, as highlighted by Reuters, his investments in China appear more extensive than expected, reportedly covering hundreds of Chinese tech companies. Stakes in Over 600 Chinese Firm...