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[News] Intel’s Potential Buyers Speculated Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration: A Quick Round-up

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, U.S. semiconductor giant Intel is rumored to be connected with more potential buyers for its struggling chip business. A report from SemiAccurate discloses that a company is interested in buying Intel outright, not just parts, and …

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[News] Foxconn Reportedly Halts Sending Chinese Workers to India’s iPhone Plants with Equipment Stuck

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

According to a report by ijiwei, citing Rest of the World, sources indicate that Foxconn has stopped sending Chinese employees to Apple’s iPhone factories in India. Instead, the company has opted to deploy Taiwanese workers, as Chinese employees who were …

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[News] Trump’s Commerce Secretary Pick Reportedly Hints at CHIPS Act Support Despite Uncertainty

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

As Donald Trump assumes office on January 20, the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act enters a critical stage under new leadership. Despite campaign criticism, Bloomberg reports that Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, indicated to outgoing Secretary Gina Raimondo …

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[News] U.S. Three-Tier AI Export Rules May Hit Israel’s AI Development

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

In its final days, the Biden administration has introduced a three-tiered system for AI chip export controls, a move that could significantly impact global AI development. According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Tom’s Hardware, Israel—a key U.S. ally—has been …

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[News] Chinese Automakers Eye Acquisition of Volkswagen’s Closing Factories in Germany to Avoid EU Tariffs

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

According to a report from MyDrivers, citing Reuters, sources suggest that Chinese automakers are closely monitoring Volkswagen Group’s plans to shut down its factories in Germany. Acquiring one of these facilities could offer Chinese carmakers a valuable opportunity to enhance …

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