Taiwanese laptop manufacturers Compal and Inventec are exploring expansion into the United States, with Texas emerging as a strong candidate for investment. This move comes in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, which include a 10% duty on global imports and a 60% tariff on goods from China. Many Taiwanese companies, that have heavily invested in China, are now reassessing their production strategies to mitigate potential trade disruptions.
Executives from both companies have cited Texas’ robust power infrastructure and proximity to Mexico as key advantages. Compal CEO Anthony Peter Bonadero emphasized the state’s growing tech ecosystem, bolstered by Samsung’s semiconductor investment and an independent power grid. Similarly, Inventec President Jack Tsai acknowledged the importance of waiting to see how Trump’s tariff policies unfold before finalizing decisions.
Other Taiwanese firms, such as Wistron, have already been diversifying production outside of China, expanding operations in Mexico, Vietnam, and Texas. Taiwan’s government has also pledged support to help companies shift production away from China. As Trump’s administration takes shape, Taiwanese manufacturers are positioning themselves to navigate the evolving trade landscape while maintaining their foothold in the U.S. market.
