Chinese chipmakers turn to Malaysia as tariff threat from Trump 2.0 looms

Chinese chipmakers turn to Malaysia as tariff threat from Trump 2.0 looms

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo by Elliot Andrews on Unsplash

As global supply chains are braced for disruption following Donald Trump’s re-election, China’s chipmakers are speeding up efforts to expand production abroad to avoid potential trade barriers.