Samsung already assembles half of its handsets in the country, which got a big lift from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Now Apple is homing in. Source: NYT > Business – Raymond Zhong
Japan, Taking a Page from Trump, Uses Trade Against South Korea
Tokyo moves to limit exports of chemicals to big chip makers like Samsung, citing vague national security concerns. Seoul says a political dispute is the real reason. Source: NYT > Business – Ben Dooley
Samsung, Stung by Trade War, Foresees Big Profit Plunge
The tech giant forecast a 56 percent fall in quarterly operating profit, as the U.S.-China trade war caused havoc in chip and smartphone markets. Source: NYT > Business – Reuters
Samsung Will Investigate Galaxy Fold Phone After Reviewers Find Problems
The company said some of the problems described in reviews of its nearly $2,000 Galaxy Fold phone might be attributed to the removal of a protective film from the display. Source: NYT > Business – CHRISTINE HAUSER
Bits: The Week in Tech: Who Should Let Driverless Cars Off the Leash?
As Uber and Lyft go public, financial interest in getting truly driverless cars on the road will mount. That shouldn’t mean it happens in a rush. Source: NYT > Business – JAMIE CONDLIFFE
Samsung Predicts Disappointing Results as Chip Prices Fall
Weaker demand for smartphones in China and elsewhere has put increasing pressure on the gadget industry. Source: NYT > Business – BEN DOOLEY