Concerns over proposed 32% US tariffs on Taiwanese exports overshadowed the Computex Taipei tech expo, prompting unease among exhibitors like Acer and Kye Systems. While larger firms expand US production, smaller companies struggle with uncertainty, leading to strategies like front-loading orders and rerouting supply chains to mitigate impacts. Taiwan's semiconductor dominance complicates its vulnerability, as it remains crucial in the global tech supply chain despite tariff threats.