After Musk, Who Does Trump Want To Be His Billionaire Tech BFF? Find Out

[ad_1] Once upon a campaign cycle in a kingdom far, far west, Donald Trump and Elon Musk were the ultimate tech–politics power couple. Musk was handed the keys to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump had his billionaire buddy on speed dial, and both got to bask in the glow of each other’s influence. … Read more

Apple, TSMC, Samsung In Focus

[ad_1] President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will introduce tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies that fail to move production to the US. The declaration came ahead of a high-profile dinner with technology industry leaders, signalling his intent to tighten pressure on global firms, reported Reuters. Tariffs at the Centre of Trade … Read more

EU Fights Back Against Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says Digital Rules Treat All Firms Equally

[ad_1] The European Commission has dismissed accusations by US President Donald Trump that its digital regulations unfairly target American technology firms. Trump’s warning came on Monday when he announced plans to impose additional tariffs on countries that introduce digital taxes or legislation, claiming such measures were “all designed to harm or discriminate against American technology.” … Read more

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Visits TSMC Amid US-China Chip Trade Strains

[ad_1] Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang arrived in Taipei on Friday to meet executives at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), signalling the chip giant’s ongoing efforts to navigate escalating US-China tensions over artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. Huang, who landed at Taipei’s Songshan airport in a private jet, told reporters his “main purpose” was to visit … Read more