Geopolitical Risk

AI Chip Race Continues as CSPs Actively Involve in Development of AI ASICs | TrendForce

AI Chip Race Continues as CSPs Actively Involve in Development of AI ASICs

Apr 29, 2025 | PDF

TrendForce reports explosive AI computing demand drives CSPs to accelerate in-house ASIC development for cost control and competitiveness. Global AI server shipments are projected ~25% YoY growth in 2...

An Analysis of the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Automotive Industry (Presentation) | TrendForce

An Analysis of the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Automotive Industry (Presentation)

Apr 22, 2025 | PDF

1. Current Status of U.S. Tariffs 2. Vehicle Origin and U.S. Content 3. Analysis of Tariff Impact on Auto Sales 4. TRI’s View

Restrictions on Export of AI Chips from NVIDIA and AMD to China Will Weaken Sales Momentum and Prompt Supply Chain to Assess Extent of Impact | TrendForce

Restrictions on Export of AI Chips from NVIDIA and AMD to China Will Weaken Sales Momentum and Prompt Supply Chain to Assess Extent of Impact

Apr 17, 2025 | PDF

"TrendForce reports the US now requires export licenses for AI chips like NVIDIA's H20 and AMD's MI308 to China, effective immediately. This forces NVIDIA and AMD to recogni...

Activation of Sovereign AI: Opportunities and Challenges on Chips and Advanced Packaging Technology | TrendForce

Activation of Sovereign AI: Opportunities and Challenges on Chips and Advanced Packaging Technology

Apr 17, 2025 | PDF

Geopolitical instability has fostered the rising consciousness of sovereign AI in 2025, thus prompting the US, Europe, China, and Japan to successively revitalize their domestic chip industries. These...

Changes in US Tariff Policies Affect Memory Market, Leading to a Surge in Orders in 2Q25 and Uncertainty Regarding Price Hikes in 2H25 | TrendForce

Changes in US Tariff Policies Affect Memory Market, Leading to a Surge in Orders in 2Q25 and Uncertainty Regarding Price Hikes in 2H25

Apr 16, 2025 | PDF

"TrendForce reports US tariff policy shifts are impacting the memory market. A 90-day grace period announced in April spurred a Q2 surge in DRAM and NAND Flash orders as buyers and sellers rushed...

Analysis of the New US Reciprocal Tariff Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the “Annex III” Tariff Revisions and Exemption Regulations | TrendForce

Analysis of the New US Reciprocal Tariff Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the “Annex III” Tariff Revisions and Exemption Regulations

Apr 16, 2025 | PDF

On April 3, 2025, US President Trump announced the implementation of Reciprocal Tariffs. Subsequently, on April 5, the US federal government released a revised document, "Annex III,&a...

Trump’s Tariffs to Impact US Smartphone Market and Prompt Supply Chains to Expedite Corresponding Adjustments | TrendForce

Trump’s Tariffs to Impact US Smartphone Market and Prompt Supply Chains to Expedite Corresponding Adjustments

Apr 15, 2025 | PDF

"TrendForce reports that the introduction of new US tariffs, particularly the 20% ""fentanyl tariff"" on China-made goods, has significantly disrupted the smartphone industry,...

Mexico Remains as Key Location for ODMs in Server and AI Production amidst Ongoing Centralized Deployment of US-Oriented Orders | TrendForce

Mexico Remains as Key Location for ODMs in Server and AI Production amidst Ongoing Centralized Deployment of US-Oriented Orders

Apr 09, 2025 | PDF

TrendForce reports Mexico remains a key location for server and AI production, particularly for US-bound orders, leveraging USMCA exemptions despite US tariff volatility. The new policy favors USMCA-c...

Mexico Remains as Key Location for ODMs in Server and AI Production amidst Ongoing Centralized Deployment of US-Oriented Orders | TrendForce

Mexico Remains as Key Location for ODMs in Server and AI Production amidst Ongoing Centralized Deployment of US-Oriented Orders

Apr 09, 2025 | PDF

Global market intelligence firm TrendForce reports that US President Donald John Trump signed an executive order on the day of his inauguration on January 20th 2025...

Tariff Risks Suppress Momentum of Investments and Consumer Demand; 2025 Global Market Outlook for End-Products Has Been Revised Downward | TrendForce

Tariff Risks Suppress Momentum of Investments and Consumer Demand; 2025 Global Market Outlook for End-Products Has Been Revised Downward

Apr 07, 2025 | PDF

"TrendForce reports new US ""reciprocal tariffs"" suppress investment and consumer demand, prompting a downward revision of the 2025 global end-product out...

Tariff Risks Suppress Momentum of Investments and Consumer Demand; 2025 Global Market Outlook for End-Products Has Been Revised Downward | TrendForce

Tariff Risks Suppress Momentum of Investments and Consumer Demand; 2025 Global Market Outlook for End-Products Has Been Revised Downward

Apr 07, 2025 | PDF

According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm TrendForce, on April 2, the US government imposed substantial tariffs on numerous...

Fueled by AI-Related Applications and CSPs’ Orders, Strong Demand Growth Leads to Upward Revision for Server Market | TrendForce

Fueled by AI-Related Applications and CSPs’ Orders, Strong Demand Growth Leads to Upward Revision for Server Market

Mar 11, 2025 | PDF

The server market is experiencing robust growth, exceeding prior forecasts, fueled by surging AI-driven demand from North American and Chinese CSPs. This has led to increased server orders, particular...

China’s Local Government Subsidies Boost Global Smartphone Production, Driving a QoQ Growth of 9.2% for 4Q24 and Coming to a Total Annual Volume of 1.224 Billion Units | TrendForce

China’s Local Government Subsidies Boost Global Smartphone Production, Driving a QoQ Growth of 9.2% for 4Q24 and Coming to a Total Annual Volume of 1.224 Billion Units

Mar 06, 2025 | PDF

TrendForce reports that global smartphone production grew by 9.2% QoQ in 4Q24, driven by Chinese local government subsidies and Apple's new device launches. Apple took the top spot with new model...

Process Transition and Geopolitical Pressures: 2025 Foundry Landscape and Challenges (Presentation) | TrendForce

Process Transition and Geopolitical Pressures: 2025 Foundry Landscape and Challenges (Presentation)

Mar 06, 2025 | PDF

1. Foundry Market Overview 2. Impact of Capacity Supply and Geopolitical Factors 3. AI-Driven Growth in the Foundry Industry 4. TRI’s View

TSMC Expands US Investment to US$165 Billion; US Share of Global Advanced Foundry Capacity Will Rise to 22% by 2030 | TrendForce

TSMC Expands US Investment to US$165 Billion; US Share of Global Advanced Foundry Capacity Will Rise to 22% by 2030

Mar 04, 2025 | PDF

TrendForce indicates that TSMC is expanding its US investment to US$165 billion, establishing six advanced process fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and an R&D center in Arizona. Geopolitical t...

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