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2025 in Tech: How Trump's Tariffs and an AI Bubble Scare Redrew the Map
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2025 in Tech: How Trump's Tariffs and an AI Bubble Scare Redrew the Map

A review of the tech industry in 2025. An analysis of how Donald Trump's tariffs and the AI investment bubble scare reshaped global supply chains and markets.

South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens
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South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens

Egg prices in South Korea have surged past ₩7,000 per carton amid a severe avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of 3 million hens. Is a major supply disruption imminent?

LS Eco Energy Bets $19M on Vietnam Rare Earths to Loosen China's Grip
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LS Eco Energy Bets $19M on Vietnam Rare Earths to Loosen China's Grip

South Korea's LS Eco Energy is investing $19 million in Vietnam's rare-earth sector, a strategic move to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China for EVs and robotics.

Japan to Urge Large Firms to Cover Supply Chain Cybersecurity Costs as Attacks Mount
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Japan to Urge Large Firms to Cover Supply Chain Cybersecurity Costs as Attacks Mount

Japan's government is urging large companies to shoulder cybersecurity costs across their supply chains. The move follows major hacks and aims to bolster defenses for financially strained SMEs.

Huawei's New Phones Now Nearly 60% Chinese Parts, Teardown Shows Amid US Sanctions
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Huawei's New Phones Now Nearly 60% Chinese Parts, Teardown Shows Amid US Sanctions

A new teardown reveals Huawei's latest smartphones contain nearly 60% Chinese-made parts by value. The company is accelerating its tech self-sufficiency, successfully localizing key components like CPUs and memory chips despite US sanctions.

Trump Tariffs Rattle Supply Chains: Vietnam Footwear Exports Drop 4%, Indonesia Investment Freezes
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Trump Tariffs Rattle Supply Chains: Vietnam Footwear Exports Drop 4%, Indonesia Investment Freezes

The fallout from President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs is hitting footwear manufacturers in Vietnam and Indonesia hard. Canceled investments and shrinking margins signal growing distress in the global supply chain.

Beyond the Chip War: China's Power Gear Exports Surge Amid Global AI Boom
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Beyond the Chip War: China's Power Gear Exports Surge Amid Global AI Boom

In the shadow of the AI chip war, Chinese exports of power and cooling equipment for data centers are surging. According to Nikkei Asia, the global AI boom is creating a major opportunity for these suppliers despite geopolitical tensions.

Mitsubishi Taps Kazakhstan for Gallium, Hedging Against China's Grip on EV Metals
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Mitsubishi Taps Kazakhstan for Gallium, Hedging Against China's Grip on EV Metals

Mitsubishi Corp. will begin importing gallium from Kazakhstan in 2026, a strategic move to reduce Japan's reliance on China for the metal crucial to EVs and semiconductors.

U.S. Sets 2027 Date for China Chip Tariffs, But Grants 18-Month Reprieve
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U.S. Sets 2027 Date for China Chip Tariffs, But Grants 18-Month Reprieve

The U.S. will increase tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports in June 2027, according to a USTR filing. An 18-month grace period with zero duties offers a temporary reprieve, signaling a strategic move in the ongoing trade war.

Why RAM Is Suddenly the Most Precious, Expensive Chip in Your Device
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Why RAM Is Suddenly the Most Precious, Expensive Chip in Your Device

RAM is the unsung hero in every device, but it's now a scarce and expensive commodity. Based on analysis from The Vergecast, here's why the chip is so hard to get right now.

Japan, Bangladesh Strike Key Trade Deal to Scrap Tariffs on Steel, Auto Parts
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Japan, Bangladesh Strike Key Trade Deal to Scrap Tariffs on Steel, Auto Parts

Japan and Bangladesh have confirmed a broad economic partnership agreement to eliminate tariffs on key exports like steel and auto parts. Analyze the impact on supply chains and investment in South Asia.

U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia
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U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia

The U.S. and Indonesia have reached a new tariff agreement. Indonesia gets exemptions for palm oil and coffee, while the U.S. secures access to critical minerals.