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Foxconn, Delta and Quanta Face US Trade Investigation

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The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into 20 companies over alleged patent violations, including 12 Taiwanese manufacturers or their affiliates. The companies named include Foxconn, Delta and Quanta, which supply equipment used in AI servers and data centers. The case could potentially lead to some products being barred from entering the US market. The investigation focuses on electrical equipment allegedly infringing patents. US authorities now have 45 days to announce a timeline for the proceedings, which could affect Taiwanese technology suppliers serving the fast-growing AI infrastructure market.

US Launches Investigation into Taiwan Tech Firms

REPORTER:  
The US has listed several major Taiwanese tech firms as the subject of an unfair import investigation.

The US International Trade Commission on Friday launched an inquiry into 20 firms over alleged patent violations. Twelve of the 20 companies listed are Taiwanese manufacturers or their subsidiaries including Foxconn, Delta and Quanta. The case could potentially see some of their products banned from entering the US. The investigation centers around electrical equipment that is used in AI-related servers and data centers. Authorities now have 45 days to announce a timeline in the case.

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US Investigation Targets Taiwan Companies

REPORTER:  
The US has listed major Taiwanese tech companies as the subject of an unfair import investigation that could potentially see certain products banned from the US.

The US International Trade Commission on Friday launched procedures targeting electrical equipment that is used in AI-related servers and datacenters. That is after a US firm filed a claim of patent infringement. Twelve of the 20 companies listed in the so-called Section 337 investigation are Taiwanese manufacturers or their subsidiaries belonging to Foxconn, Delta Electronics or Quanta Computer, with the rest being Chinese, American and Canadian firms. US authorities now have 45 days to announce a timeline in the case.