Core Viewpoint - The storage industry is experiencing a price increase, with major companies Micron and SanDisk planning to raise prices by over 10% starting April 1, reflecting supply-demand changes and the impact of recent tariffs [1][2]. Group 1: Price Increase Announcement - Micron and SanDisk's price adjustments apply to all channels and consumer markets, indicating a strategic response to supply chain challenges and demand fluctuations [1]. - The price increase is seen as a "test" to gauge market reactions, with potential benefits for Taiwanese storage manufacturers like Nanya Technology, Winbond, and Macronix, as well as module manufacturers such as Phison, ADATA, and Team Group [1]. Group 2: Market Demand and Supply Dynamics - The rationale behind the price hike includes upstream manufacturers reducing production, which has begun to stabilize supply-demand conditions, and the implementation of Trump 2.0 tariffs [2]. - There has been an observed increase in orders from module manufacturers, but the sustainability of this demand remains to be seen [3]. Group 3: Future Price Adjustments - SanDisk has communicated to partners that operational costs are rising due to supply chain challenges, and they may implement further price changes in the coming quarters [3]. - The current market still has significant inventory, and while there is a sentiment of withholding supply from upstream manufacturers, the overall impact on supply-demand dynamics is still under observation [3].