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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...
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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...
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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...
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After months of speculation, Trump finally pulled the trigger on April 2nd, unveiling broad reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trade partners. Under his plan, Taiwan, which levies a 64% tariff on U.S. goods, will now face a 32% tariff on its exports to America, according to TechNews and The White House....
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With its Kaohsiung plant in Southern Taiwan featuring 2nm groundbreaking today (March 31), TSMC’s next-gen 1.4nm seems to be making strides as well. According to the Economic Daily News, the foundry giant has recently informed suppliers to prepare for the necessary manufacturing equipment for the ...