MILPITAS, CA – The global semiconductor industry followed traditional seasonal trends in the first quarter, but uncertainty surrounding new tariffs is expected to cause atypical shifts later this year, according to the SEMI trade group.

TAIWAN – Taiwan’s PCB industry is projected to reach $39.9 billion this year, growing 5.8% year-over-year, according to a joint report by the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) and ITRI’s Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center. Last year, the industry recorded $37.7 billion, an 8.1% rise fueled by strong demand for AI server applications.