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Trump's Semiconductor Tariff Threat Unveiled

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  • Trump plans 25% tariffs on semiconductors, may rise to 100%
  • Limited exemptions expected, Taiwan prepares for impact
  • Tariffs likely to be permanent, creating winners and losers
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  • European automakers may struggle to pass tariffs onto consumers or absorb costs due to thin margins, potentially impacting their market share.
  • It remains unclear whether the tariffs would target specific countries or apply to all imported vehicles to the US, raising uncertainty for European automakers.
  • The threat of tariffs has led to stock declines for US automakers, indicating potential challenges ahead for European automakers in the US market.
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  • Malaysia, as the sixth largest exporter of semiconductors, faces significant exposure to the proposed tariffs, with a record $136 billion worth of semiconductor exports in 2024.
  • Singapore's plans to invest in a new R&D semiconductor facility may be affected by the uncertainty created by Trump's tariff threats, potentially impacting the country's semiconductor industry.
  • Auto making powerhouses like South Korea and Japan, where auto exports to the US are substantial, are also at risk if additional tariffs are imposed, leading to potential economic repercussions.
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  • The new 25% tariff could significantly impact Toyota and Honda's profit guidance for fiscal 2025.
  • Steep new tariffs on the industry could lead to higher prices for consumers and increased costs for the automotive sector.
  • Automakers are facing the threat of retaliatory tariffs from other countries targeting politically sensitive goods made in Republican states.
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  • Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te aims to enhance communication and boost investment in the U.S. to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs on semiconductors.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is considering investing in the U.S., including a possible takeover of Intel's chip factories, as part of strategic negotiations.
  • Broadcom is also exploring involvement in a potential break-up of Intel, focusing on the company's "chip-design and marketing business," indicating a complex restructuring in the semiconductor industry.
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