Samsung Electronics said a trade deal between South Korea and Washington will help to alleviate business uncertainty, as the technology giant forecast more major chip orders after signing a $16.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Tesla .

Samsung’s $16.5bn chipmaking deal with Tesla is set to be a crucial test of the Korean tech group’s ability to meet the high demands of Elon Musk while making the corporate changes needed to revive its struggling semiconductor business.

Samsung Electronics Co.’s surprise $16.5 billion chipmaking deal with Tesla Inc. has breathed new life into a foundry business all but written off by many investors.