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Samsung says its TV business will be less affected by new U.S. tariffs, as most North American units are made in Mexico—shielded from recent trade levies. The company plans to adapt global output to navigate ongoing tariff shifts.
Samsung Electronics has announced that its television business is likely to be less impacted by newly imposed U.S. tariffs, thanks to its strategic production in Mexico. According to Yong Seok-woo, President of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, the majority of Samsung TVs sold in North America are manufactured in Mexico, which has largely avoided the latest 10% global baseline tariff and additional reciprocal duties introduced by the U.S. administration.
While competitors such as TCL and Hisense face steep levies due to Chinese-based manufacturing, now totalling up to 54%, Samsung’s diversified production network of around 10 global facilities provides a significant buffer against shifting trade policies. The South Korean tech giant plans to adjust output distribution based on future tariff developments.
Despite this relative insulation in its TV division, Samsung remains cautious about the broader impact of tariffs on other core segments such as memory chips and smartphones, which could see demand contraction. On Monday, Samsung shares fell by 4.3% amidst market jitters driven by tariff concerns.
With growing pressure from Chinese rivals and a volatile trade landscape, Samsung's global production agility could be key in maintaining its leadership in the electronics market.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
The United States plans to extend its travel ban to over 30 countries, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday.
U.S. industrial production rose by 0.1% in September, rebounding after a decline in August, while capacity utilisation remained unchanged, according to Federal Reserve data on Wednesday.
Google’s YouTube has announced a “disappointing update” for millions of Australian users and creators, confirming it will comply with the country’s world-first ban on social media access for under-16s by locking affected users out of their accounts within days.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow has signed the “On Virtual Assets” law, which will officially legalise cryptocurrency mining and exchange activities in the country from 1 January 2026.
European Union ministers will urge senior U.S. trade officials to implement more elements of the July EU–U.S. trade deal on Monday, including cutting tariffs on EU steel and lifting duties on goods such as wine and spirits.
Google has announced a major update for its Pixel 10 series: owners can now send and receive files with Apple devices using AirDrop, without any collaboration from Apple. The new functionality applies to iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices, though for now it is limited to the Pixel 10 line.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
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