Monday, 14 April, 2025

Taiwan Tech Stocks Rebound After U.S. Tariff Exemptions, But Semiconductor Uncertainty Remains

Taiwanese tech stocks surged following the U.S. government's temporary tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers, and select electronics, benefiting major Apple suppliers like Foxconn, Quanta, and Inventec. However, shares of TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, declined after President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imported semiconductors in the coming week. Analysts caution that while the exemptions offer short-term relief, the semiconductor sector remains vulnerable.