Trump 2.0 prospects: tariffs spark potential three-way supply chain realignment

President Trump’s administration has escalated trade tensions since taking office, implementing a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico…

India to build home-grown foundational model by 2025

India is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the government aiming to build a domestic LLM within 10 months…

Taiwan poised to capitalize on AI advancements brought by DeepSeek, says Acer execs

The emergence of China’s AI model DeepSeek has stirred the industry, highlighting the potential of open-source technology. Acer CEO Jason…

Tariffs 2.0 hits tech: TSMC fast-tracks US expansion amid AI shakeup

The global semiconductor industry is in turmoil, with TSMC facing a rocky start to the year, hit by three major…

Samsung to launch enhanced HBM3E in 1Q25, doubles supply target

Samsung Electronics (Samsung) plans to release an enhanced version of HBM3E as it works to close the gap with SK…

Meet DeepSeek’s founder: journey from stock prodigy to AI disruptor

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is making waves with its claim of rivaling OpenAI and Meta’s large language models for…

Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods

The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb.…

Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico,…

Supply chain outlook 2025: Key trends and risks to follow

The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here’s what you should know.

Shortages 2025: Geopolitics, severe weather fuel uncertainty

Tariff threats, lingering storm impacts and regulatory uncertainty are creating challenges for supply in the automotive, medical and food sectors.