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...

Amidst a complex international landscape and a sharply polarized end-market demand, the global foundry industry is entering a period of reorganization, marked by frequent personnel changes and merger rumors. Meanwhile, the development of advanced process technologies has picked up steam, while the m...

Trump may have hit the brakes on tariffs for 90 days, but concerns still linger. If they go into effect later, chipmakers like Intel and TSMC could face 20% higher costs for ASML gear if they plan to use it in U.S. fabs, according to BITS & CHIPS. The BITS & CHIPS report highlights that w...

With TSMC's earnings call coming up on April 17, all eyes are on the foundry giant as it is expected to address key issues in the chip industry amid Trump's tariff threats and its own take on upcoming challenges. Here's a quick preview of what to watch for at the event. Industry Vibes: Intel JV a...

Following the U.S. Commerce Department's late 2024 investigation into whether TSMC produced AI chips for Huawei, the latest development suggests the foundry giant could face a penalty exceeding $1 billion, as per Reuters. The report suggests that the probe is linked to a chip TSMC produced for Ch...