Suppliers

Tariffs could force key Taiwan suppliers to invest more in U.S. or shift to other markets

James C.F. Huang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, seen here speaking at a supplier trade fair in Taipei on April 23, 2025, says Taiwan's suppliers may invest to manufacture more in the U.S. in response to tariffs.
James C.F. Huang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, said Taiwan's suppliers may manufacture more in the U.S. in response to tariffs. (HANS GREIMEL/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
April 24, 2025 09:51 AM

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In response to U.S. tariffs, Taiwanese parts makers, a critical but oft-overlooked link for the global supply chain, will likely localize more production in the U.S. or shift their exports elsewhere.

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