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

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