Taiwan tech sector falls in August ahead of new iPhone launch

Sales dip as customers think twice about building up inventory amid trade war

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New iPhones and other Apple products are expected to boost sales for Taiwan tech suppliers. © Reuters

LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- Major Taiwanese tech companies saw their combined August revenue drop on the year ahead of the new iPhone launch as a slowing global economy and trade war uncertainties clouded the outlook ahead of the Christmas shopping season.

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