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Taiwan stocks face biggest daily drop on Trump tariff impact

Taiwan’s stock market recorded its largest single-day decline on Apr.7.

The benchmark Taiex index fell by 2,065.87 points, or 9.7%, closing at 19,232.35.

This marks its first drop below 20,000 points since August 2024.

The decline followed United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs last week.

Taiwan faces a 32% tariff, which exceeded market expectations and raised investor concerns.

Of the 1,034 stocks traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, 945 reached the daily drop limit of 10%, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).

Recent Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. developments

Timeline
01-Apr-2025 💼 TSMC to add 7,000 tech jobs with new chip plant in Taiwan
  • TSMC announces 7,000 jobs in Kaohsiung
  • New plant to produce advanced 2-nanometer chips
21-Mar-2025 🌱 TSMC to issue $582m green bonds for eco-friendly investments
  • TSMC issues NT$19.2 billion in green bonds.
  • Funds support green projects and architecture.
20-Mar-2025 🌍 TSMC commits $100b to US expansion
  • TSMC announces $100B US expansion for semiconductors
  • Trend of Taiwanese firms boosting US operations grows
16-Mar-2025 📈 TSMC hits 67.1% market share as Samsung sales decline: report
  • TSMC’s market share rises to 67.1% in Q4 2024.
  • Sales increase 14.1% to $26.85 billion amid demand.

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