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This Company Made Your iPhone. Now, It Wants To Make Your EV

If you've heard of Foxconn, it's probably because of the iPhone. Officially known as Hon Hai Technology Group, the Taiwan-based firm is the world's largest electronics manufacturer, building everything from Apple's ubiquitous smartphone to Amazon Kindles and Nintendo Switches. Now, it wants to sell you an electric vehicle.

InsideEVs

Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists

Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.

Euronews

US to send long-range surveillance drones to Japan amid tensions in Taiwan

Drones to be sent for indefinite deployment to US air base on Okinawa’s Kadena island in coming weeks

The Independent UK

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Taiwan Exporters Count The Cost Of Trump's 'Ridiculous' Tariffs

Taiwanese exporters are crunching numbers and talking to American clients as they scramble to figure out how to respond to US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz that threatens to derail their businesses.

International Business Times

Beijing ups diplomatic pressure on Africa as the US pulls back

Chinese diplomats threatened to cancel a summit and called top officials in two African countries to pressure lawmakers to quit an international parliamentary group critical of China, officials from the group told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Brands built on marketing ‘will just evaporate’: Industry experts weigh in on what US tariffs mean for the bike industry, and, the cost of your next machine

It’s too early to judge the winners and losers from last week’s tariff announcements, so we asked the experts and those affected most for their views.

Cycling Weekly

Framework is 'temporarily pausing US sales' on some of its laptops due to Trump's tariffs: 'At a 10% tariff, we would have to sell the lowest-end SKUs at a loss'

The more expensive builds are still available.

PC Gamer

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NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work togather

NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea lanes in the region

The Independent UK

Donald Trump has gatecrashed the federal election. It’s creating huge challenges for Australia’s next government

Much of the world is finding out it’s a very difficult time to be a friend and ally of the United States.

The Conversation

TSMC and Foxconn hit hard in Taiwan following Trump's tariffs announcement

Taiwan's stock market suffered its worst-ever single-day drop after the U.S. announced a 32% tariff on Taiwanese goods and signaled potential duties on semiconductors, triggering panic selling of TSMC and Foxconn.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump tariff busters — the best tech deals live now to avoid the price hikes

Will US tariffs increase gadget prices? We'll be analyzing the potential impact and tracking every price change as it happens.

Tom’s Guide

Taiwan Semiconductor Spared From New Tariffs: Bullish Path Ahead?

New trade tariffs have sent most of the stock market into turmoil, leading investors to seek safety, Taiwan Semiconductor might be the answer.

MarketBeat

The Latest: Trump's tariffs unleash trade war and calls for negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s latest computer chip has serious implications for technology – and the island’s security

On April 1, 2025, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the world’s most advanced microchip: the 2 nanometre (2nm) chip. Mass production is expected for the second half of the year, and TSMC promises it will represent a major step forward in performance and efficiency – potentially reshaping the technological landscape.

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Diplomat calls for return of Scottish trade office in Taiwan

TAIWAN’S top diplomat in Scotland has again called on the Scottish Government to consider re-establishing a Scottish Development International…

The Conversation

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to the Taiwanese market were upended or totally restricted?

International Business Times

Taiwan Earmarks $2.7 Bn To Help Industries Hit By US Tariffs

Taiwan has earmarked $2.7 billion to help industries affected by US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, the government said Friday.

International Business Times

China Floats Battle Barges In Taiwan Invasion Plans

Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country's south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump’s tariffs slam world markets in the biggest blow since the pandemic hit in 2020

Asian shares slid further Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shudders through Wall Street at a level of shock unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled world markets in 2020

International Business Times UK

What GlobalFoundries, UMC Potential Merger Means for the Future of US Chipmaker Industry

The new entity would later invest in research and development within the U.S, and potentially compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).

International Business Times

With Tariff War, Trump Also Reshapes How US Treats Allies

Japan and Taiwan promised billions in investment. Trump acknowledged the investment in his remarks but said that Taiwan "took all of our computer chips and semiconductors" and announced 32 percent tariffs on its exports.

Fortune

Trump’s tariff numbers appear to have been calculated through a simple math formula, which works with every single country on the list

The calculations used by the White House don’t include a detailed assessment of each foreign country's trade practices.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump administration exempts computer chips and copper from sweeping tariffs, but only for now — report says chip tariffs coming later

Donald Trump's new tariff plan imposes sweeping import taxes on nearly all U.S. trading partners starting in April, but key exclusions, especially for semiconductors, offer relief to American tech firms even as high-tech goods from Asia face steep price hikes.

International Business Times

Trump Tariffs Spark Fears For Asian Jobs, Exporting Sectors

Across Asia, factory workers, directors, trade associations and analysts voiced concern Thursday that US President Donald Trump's stinging tariffs could put jobs at risk and hammer key sectors of industry.

International Business Times

Taiwan Says US Tariffs 'Highly Unreasonable'

US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious negotiations" with Washington, Taipei said Thursday.

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