Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your focused briefing on how Washington’s trade moves are shaping Taiwan’s economy, export outlook, and strategic position.

According to reporting from Evercore ISI cited by outlets like Yahoo Finance and AOL, the new round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration would lift the United States’ weighted‑average tariff rate toward roughly 29 percent once fully implemented. Analysts note that while the headline targets include China and a list of countries facing reciprocal tariffs, the real impact radiates through regional supply chains that run straight through Taiwan’s factories and ports...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US trade policies hitting Taiwan's economy. President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, rolled out in April 2025 with a base 10% on nearly all imports and higher reciprocal rates since August, have Taiwan squarely in the crosshairs at 20%, according to Pintu News and PortNews.ru reports. That's up from lower levels, targeting Taiwan's 3.6% share of US imports, driven by massive trade deficits Trump aims to slash.

These duties are slamming Taiwan's key exports like semiconductors and electronics. Yale Budget Lab economists warn computer prices could jump 18% short-term...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on how U.S. trade policies under President Trump are reshaping Taiwan's economic landscape.

Taiwan faces a 20% reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S., implemented effective August 7, 2025, as part of Trump's broad tariff regime, according to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub's Trump 2.0 tariff tracker. This rate applies alongside a 10% baseline tariff on most global imports, with exemptions for certain goods detailed in executive orders like EO 14257 from April 2, 2025. President Trump has threatened to hike the baseline to 15-20% as announced July 10, 2025, which could pressure Taiwan further...

The latest developments on U.S.-Taiwan trade and tariffs reveal a complex landscape shaped by ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic strategies, particularly under President Donald Trump’s influence. Despite the US maintaining a longstanding policy of not supporting any unilateral change to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, tariffs and trade policies remain a key area of focus. The Trump administration has upheld and even expanded tariffs initially imposed on China, with some additional tariffs affecting imports related to Taiwan. Specifically, Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. are currently subject to a 20% tariff, primarily impacting key sectors like...

Taiwan is currently navigating a critical moment in its trade relationship with the United States as negotiations intensify around tariff rates that could significantly impact the island's exporters. According to The Daily Star, Taiwan is actively seeking to reduce tariffs on its exports to the United States from the current 20 percent down to 15 percent in ongoing trade discussions. This push comes at a time when the broader U.S.-China trade landscape is shifting dramatically.

The Trump administration has been reshaping tariff policies across multiple trading partners. In recent negotiations with China, Trump pledged to reduce what are...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your focused update on how evolving U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump 2.0 is reshaping the tariff landscape for Taiwan.

According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub’s “Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker” published December 6, U.S. imports from Taiwan are now subject to a reciprocal tariff rate of roughly 20 percent, implemented effective August 7, 2025. That 20 percent levy is a baseline ad valorem duty layered on top of any existing Column 1 most‑favored‑nation tariff in the U.S. tariff schedule, unless a specific exemption applies. The same tracker notes that President Trump has...

The podcast Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker is diving into the latest on how President Donald Trump’s trade strategy is reshaping economic ties between Washington and Taipei, with tariffs sitting at the center of the story. Recent reports indicate that the United States imposed a 20 percent tariff on a broad range of Taiwanese imports earlier this year, with ongoing talks now focused on dialing that rate back to around 15 percent, closer to standard most-favored-nation levels, rather than stacking new duties on top of existing baseline tariffs. According to coverage citing Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator Yang Jen-ni and U.S. C...

Welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest developments on Taiwan's trade situation with the United States as we head into the final month of 2025.

First, let's talk about the big picture on tariffs. President Trump has implemented a broad reciprocal tariff system affecting countries worldwide. Taiwan is facing a 32 percent tariff rate on its exports to the United States, which in turn means Taiwan charges the U.S. 64 percent. To put this in perspective, that's significantly higher than the base 10 percent tariff applied to many allied nations, but lower than Vietnam's 46 percent...

Taiwan's trade negotiations with the United States are entering a critical final phase, with Taiwan's top trade negotiator Yang Jen-ni expressing confidence that a favorable tariff deal is very likely to be reached soon. The discussions have progressed to the document-exchange stage, marking the sixth round of negotiations between the two countries.

Currently, Taiwan faces a provisional reciprocal tariff rate of twenty percent on its exports to the United States, a significant reduction from the initial thirty-two percent rate that President Trump imposed in April. Taiwan is now pushing hard to reduce this further to fifteen percent before...

Welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're diving into the latest developments affecting Taiwan's economy as we head into 2026.

Taiwan is experiencing remarkable economic momentum despite navigating a complex tariff landscape with the United States. The island's government recently raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.54 percent, up from an earlier projection of 2.81 percent. This optimism is fueled by Taiwan's exceptional performance this year, with gross domestic product expected to expand by 7.37 percent in 2025, marking the fastest growth rate in 15 years.

The driver behind this surge is clear: artificial intelligence...

Welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host bringing you the latest trade developments affecting Taiwan as of November 28th, 2025.

Let's dive straight into the headline that's capturing attention in Taipei and Washington. President Trump's administration is currently negotiating a comprehensive deal with Taiwan that could reshape the economic relationship between the two nations. According to recent reporting, this agreement would commit Taiwanese companies, including TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, to fresh investment and workforce training initiatives in the United States.

Here's where the numbers matter. Taiwan currently faces a 20 percent tariff...

Today on Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, the spotlight is on the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Taiwan, as both sides work to reshape their economic relationship amid rising global tensions. The Trump administration is deep in talks with Taiwan, aiming to secure a new trade deal that could see major Taiwanese chipmakers like TSMC expand their operations in the U.S. and train more American workers. In exchange, Taiwan is pushing to lower the current 20% tariff imposed on its exports to the United States, a rate that has been in effect since August 2025. According to Fox Business...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs, trade, and tech as they impact Taiwan. It’s Monday, November 24th, 2025, and we’re tracking the evolving story of US-Taiwan trade and tariffs under President Trump.

Over the past 24 hours, Taiwanese and international media have reported that President Trump’s administration has imposed a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, following a stall in finalizing a trade agreement with Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Liberty Times and the Financial Times, this tariff is part of ongoing negotiations in which the US is demanding up to 40...

Listeners, today’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker comes to you amid dramatic changes in global trade policy, with President Trump continuing to make headlines on tariffs and America’s relations with both Asian economies and its own supply chain. While US tariffs dominate news on China, Mexico, and Europe, Taiwan finds itself in a critical but precarious position due to its unique role in the tech sector and global manufacturing.

Currently, most US imports are subject to the “reciprocal” tariff framework, enacted by President Trump’s executive order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Since August 7, the univer...

Today, the US tariff landscape remains tense, with the average applied tariff rate still hovering near historic highs. According to the latest data, the rate was estimated at 17.9 percent as of September, down from a peak of 27 percent earlier this year, but still the highest in over a century. Since April, a universal 10 percent tariff has applied to nearly all US imports, including goods from Taiwan. Additional country-specific reciprocal tariffs were implemented in August, further complicating trade relations.

Taiwan has felt the impact of these sweeping changes. In recent weeks, the Taiwanese dollar has swung sharply, falling past 31...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your latest update on US tariff policy, Trump’s moves, and every development impacting Taiwan.

By November 2025, the US average tariff rate has soared to 17.9 percent, following a dramatic surge to an estimated 27 percent earlier this year—marking the highest US tariff level in over a century, as reported by Wikipedia. President Donald Trump’s administration has not just continued but radically escalated its use of tariffs, invoking both the Trade Expansion Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify broad duties on nearly all goods, including those from a...

Welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down some significant developments in US-Taiwan trade negotiations that just unfolded this week.

The Trump administration is actively accelerating tariff talks with Taiwan, with negotiations focused on what officials are calling the "Taiwan model." According to Taiwan's Executive Yuan spokeswoman Michelle Lee, Taipei is seeking a substantial reduction of the current 20 percent tariff imposed by the US, while working to ensure this rate won't be added on top of existing most-favored-nation tariffs.

Here's what makes this interesting for listeners: the Trump...

Listeners, today on Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, we're bringing you the latest headlines circling US tariff rates, President Trump, and Taiwan as of November 10, 2025. Tariffs are once again taking center stage in trans-Pacific trade discourse, catching the attention of policymakers, businesses, and every industry relying on smooth movement of goods.

According to the Good Men Project, President Trump’s administration imposed a sweeping 10 percent baseline tariff on nearly all US imports back in April, with reciprocal tariff rates climbing to as much as 50 percent for over sixty countries. Taiwan stands out, with current US tariff rates set at...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your audio source for the latest developments shaping trade between Taiwan and the United States. Today, November 9th, 2025, we explore a rapidly shifting global tariff landscape, headline negotiations, and the Trump administration’s impact on U.S.-Taiwan economic ties.

As of this fall, tariffs have moved to the center of U.S. economic policy, with President Trump’s administration maintaining a sweeping framework of duties. According to the Good Men Project, a 10 percent baseline tariff was imposed on nearly all U.S. imports back in April, but reciprocal rates have hit...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Friday, November 7, 2025, and leading today’s episode is sweeping change in global trade as President Donald Trump’s second term brings wide-reaching tariffs that are shaking up Taiwan–United States relations.

According to Wikipedia’s summary of the 2025 tariff surge, President Trump imposed steep tariffs across nearly all U.S. imports after taking office for his second term, driving the average applied U.S. tariff rate from 2.5% to as high as 27% by April, the highest in over a century. These rates settled to about 17.9% by September, but the aggressive actions se...

Listeners, today is November 5th, 2025, and you’re tuned in to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your latest update on tariffs, trade headlines, and the latest on US, Trump, and specifically, Taiwan.

The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies, initiated in the spring and amended through the year, have brought the average US tariff rate up to between 15 and 20 percent, with President Trump threatening a further increase to the baseline reciprocal rate in July. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, as of today, most trading partners, including those in Asia, face a baseline 10% tariff, and all shipments that pr...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest developments on tariffs, trade, and U.S.–Taiwan relations under the Trump administration.

Over the past week, trade headlines have been dominated by President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff strategy and its impact on Asia, with particular attention to Taiwan. On November 2, President Trump emphasized aboard Air Force One that tariffs remain a cornerstone of U.S. national security, stating “if we don’t have tariffs, we don’t have national security.” He also linked the Supreme Court’s upcoming tariff case directly to America’s economic and military str...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is November 2, 2025, and we’re bringing listeners the latest on US-Taiwan tariffs and all the key headlines.

The dominant story remains Washington’s imposition earlier this year of a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on most Taiwanese exports, a move announced by President Trump in April and described by President Lai as a “major challenge” for Taiwan’s economy. However, the tariff notably excludes semiconductors, which are Taiwan’s chief export to the US and crucial to American tech and AI ambitions. According to President Lai, these tariffs reflect the Trump administration’s focus on add...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest developments in US-Taiwan trade negotiations as they unfold this week.

Taiwan's top trade negotiator Jenni Yang met with US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea. The two officials exchanged views on strengthening economic and trade relations, and according to Taiwan's delegation, technical consultations for Taiwan-US reciprocal trade negotiations have been largely finalized, with document exchanges now underway.

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun confirmed yesterday that both sides are building consensus through these written documents, with...

Today on Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, we’re zeroing in on the latest developments in U.S. trade policy under President Trump and what it all means for Taiwan—especially as tariffs continue to shape global supply chains and the economic relationship between Taipei and Washington.

Headlining the week is President Trump’s announcement that tariffs on China could shoot up to 155% if an agreement isn’t reached by November 1st this year. According to Flexport, the White House is considering a sweeping 100% tariff hike on top of existing duties, affecting a broad swath of Chinese imports and furt...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 27, 2025.

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced a significant change in US trade policy by imposing a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on Taiwanese goods, with the exception of semiconductor products, which are the backbone of Taiwan’s exports. Taiwan’s government swiftly called these tariffs unreasonable but chose the path of negotiation over retaliation, offering to increase imports from the United States and remove all tariffs on American goods to defuse tensions, as reported by Spreaker.

The announcement ignited heated debate in Taiwan’s political sphere. The Kuomintang party attack...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 26, 2025.

Taiwan continues to navigate a complex trade landscape with the United States following significant tariff developments earlier this year. On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on Taiwanese goods but notably excluded semiconductor products, which represent Taiwan's primary exports. Taiwan's government called the tariffs unreasonable but chose not to retaliate, instead offering to increase imports from the United States and remove all tariffs on American goods.

The tariff announcement sparked domestic political tensions in Taiwan. The Kuomintang criticized President Lai Ching-te's policy of depending...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential source for updates on US-Taiwan tariff policy, trade headlines, and the latest moves from Washington that impact Taiwan’s economy.

This week, the spotlight is firmly on the 20% tariff currently imposed by the United States on Taiwanese exports. Both the Economic Times and Segmenty report that these tariffs, introduced earlier this year as a temporary measure, are still in effect as of late October 2025. The tariff impacts Taiwanese manufacturers across a wide range of industries, with government representatives in Taipei emphasizing their ongoing negotiations with Washington to seek re...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs, trade policy, and Taiwan’s critical role in U.S. economic moves.

Taiwan’s trade relationship with the United States has been in the global spotlight all year. As of October 2025, the U.S. maintains a general tariff rate of 20% on Taiwanese exports, a rate imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. Taiwan’s government has acknowledged this rate, but Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin recently told lawmakers that negotiations are showing promise on lowering it. Minister Kung said his team is working to “stri...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker—listeners, we have a lot on the docket today as President Trump’s latest tariff moves ripple through global markets, with direct implications for both the United States economy and geopolitics, especially regarding Taiwan.

Let’s start with the big headline: The United States is now imposing some of the most aggressive tariffs on Chinese goods in recent memory. In a striking escalation, President Trump announced this month that a new 100% tariff will take effect on nearly all Chinese imports starting this November. That’s double the previous top rate and marks a...

As the US continues to navigate complex trade dynamics, particularly with China, President Donald Trump has been focused on several key issues affecting global trade and economies. Recently, in response to China's increased export controls on rare earth elements, Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports starting November 1. However, no specific mention was made of direct tariff actions targeting Taiwan.

In related news, the US has been engaged in broader trade negotiations with Taiwan, albeit indirectly through its overall policies towards China. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump criticized Taiwan for not spending enough on its...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 17, 2025. We're bringing you the latest news and clarity on tariffs, the United States, President Trump, and the ever-critical trade relationship with Taiwan.

Taiwan’s economy is surging this year, and tariffs are front and center in the discussion. According to the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, Taiwan's 2025 GDP growth forecast has been upgraded to 5.45 percent—the highest in years—fueled by a global artificial intelligence boom and a major push to accelerate exports before possible new U.S. tariffs are imposed. The think tank highlights how exporters rushed...

Listeners, the biggest story shaping Taiwan’s trade with the United States today is President Donald Trump’s imposition of a **20 percent reciprocal tariff** on goods imported from Taiwan, which is notably higher than the current 15 percent applied to both Japan and South Korea. This steep rate has become a focal point in cross-Pacific economic relations, accelerating Taiwan’s efforts to find new diplomatic and economic partners, particularly in Europe, amid growing uncertainty about US policy. Authorities warn that Trump has threatened even higher tariffs, particularly on semiconductor imports, potentially up to 100 percent, as part of efforts to pressure Taiwanese chip m...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. On Monday, October 13, 2025, the global trade landscape is being dramatically reshaped by ongoing tariff policies from the United States, with former President Donald Trump at the center of recent developments.

Over the past year, the United States has seen its average tariff rates soar from 2.2 percent in January to 8.9 percent by June 2025, according to Caixin Global. U.S. tariff revenue hit a record $144.4 billion between January and August, which is nearly triple the figure from the same period last year. These sharp increases are the result of expanded “reciprocal tariffs,” “Sectio...

Listeners, tensions between the United States and China have reached a fever pitch in October 2025, reigniting the global tariff debate and putting Taiwan front and center in discussions about technology, security, and economic ties. According to Lemonde, after China announced new controls on products containing Chinese rare earths, Donald Trump responded with threats to impose an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports and to introduce controls on advanced US-made software used in microprocessor design. This announcement sent Wall Street tumbling, especially tech stocks, reviving fears of a trade war reminiscent of previous years.

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Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top headline is that the United States has set an interim tariff rate of 20 percent on imports from Taiwan, following the US government’s roll-out of a global tariff policy earlier this year. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced that after several intense negotiation rounds with the US, the two sides agreed to reduce the interim tariff from the original 32 percent to 20 percent. This rate remains temporary, and President Lai made it clear that Taiwan is working to secure a more favorable and reasonable rate as talks continue. The US has in...

Listeners, today on Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, we bring you the latest headlines on US trade policy, tariffs, and how these impact Taiwan directly. The most recent data from S&P Global Ratings reveals that as of October 6, the statutory average trade-weighted effective US tariff rate has jumped to 19.3 percent, up from 16.9 percent just two weeks ago. This marks one of the highest levels in decades and signals growing trade tensions across key sectors.

Under President Trump’s second term, tariff policy has taken center stage, especially regarding China and its neighbors. The World Trade Organization recently co...

Taiwan is once again at the center of US economic diplomacy as the Trump administration reshapes global trade with a sweeping reciprocal tariff system, and listeners will want to pay close attention to how Taipei navigates these choppy waters. In April, President Trump unveiled a new wave of global tariffs, with rates ranging from 10 percent up to a staggering 49 percent on certain countries, based on a system the President has described as “kind of reciprocal.” According to The Business Standard, US tariffs now aim to closely match—but not always exceed—the rates that trading partners charge American goods. While Trump ha...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and the state of US–China trade tensions remains as volatile as ever, with Taiwan right at the strategic crossroads.

In the latest trade developments, President Donald Trump’s administration has continued to escalate tariffs on Chinese goods. Just last month, Trump slapped further tariffs on all Chinese imports, prompting a swift response from Beijing, which retaliated with 10-15% tariffs on key US agricultural products. This tit-for-tat has hammered American farmers, leading to a painful downturn in the farm economy and forcing Washington to consider a mult...

Welcome listeners to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Taiwan has firmly rejected the Trump administration's controversial "50-50 chip rule" proposal during recent trade negotiations in Washington.

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun returned from tariff talks on October 1st, categorically dismissing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's demand that US companies must produce half their semiconductor needs domestically to avoid punitive tariffs. Taiwan's Central News Agency reports that Cheng stated this arrangement was "not discussed" and would "go against Taiwan-US supply chain cooperation."

The proposal would require American firms to maintain a 50-50 split between domestic and foreign chip production...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today brings significant developments in the ongoing tariff landscape between the United States, the Trump administration, and Taiwan.

On August 1, President Donald Trump announced a preliminary trade agreement with Taiwan, imposing a new 20% reciprocal tariff on Taiwanese goods exported to the United States, with the measure officially taking effect on August 7. However, Taiwan’s Office of Trade and Economic Affairs clarified that this 20% tariff is not the whole story—since Taiwanese goods remain subject to existing Most-Favored-Nation, or MFN, tariffs by sector, the effective U.S. tariff rate now sits at “...

Welcome, listeners, to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and deep-dives into tariffs, trade, and policy affecting Taiwan, the United States, and the global tech economy.

Today, the spotlight is on the Trump administration’s new round of aggressive tariffs that directly impact Taiwan. According to The Daily Star, US President Donald Trump announced a 32% tariff rate on imports from Taiwan. Taiwan itself charges US goods at a much higher 64% rate, highlighting a cycle of reciprocal tariffs that’s rattling the global trade environment. These rates stand out among the highest, reflecting heightened tens...

Welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s the latest as of September 28, 2025.

Tariff tensions between the United States and Taiwan are dominating headlines this week, with the Trump administration preparing sweeping new measures aimed squarely at foreign electronics and pharmaceuticals. According to Reuters and The Wall Street Journal, the Commerce Department is considering tariffs on imported electronics based on how many semiconductor chips are inside. The proposed rates are 25 percent for chip-related content and 15 percent for electronics from Japan and the European Union, though a final decision is still pending. White House spokesperson Kush Desai sa...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Just yesterday, the Taiwanese Cabinet announced it will extend preferential tariffs and tax reductions on key commodities like soybean, wheat, corn, butter, milk powder, and frozen beef until March 2026. These policies, first introduced in 2021 to keep inflation in check, mean that imported wheat, butter, and milk powder remain tariff-free, while frozen beef benefits from a 50 percent tariff cut. Gasoline and diesel also have ongoing commodity tax reductions—NT$2 and NT$1.5 per liter respectively—and Portland cement keeps its 50 percent tax cut. The Cabinet noted that while prices for...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s spotlight is on the latest headlines shaping US-Taiwan trade, tariffs, and security ties under President Trump.

After months of speculation and negotiation, the biggest tariff headline for Taiwan in 2025 is the Trump administration's announcement of a reciprocal tariff rate of 32% on Taiwanese goods, making it one of the steepest non-China tariff hikes of Trump’s current presidency. Notably, the White House excluded semiconductor products—the cornerstone of Taiwan’s exports—from the tariff list, as confirmed by an April 2 executive order. Trump has gone on record saying Taiwan has gained an...

Listeners, today’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker takes you straight to the latest developments in US-Taiwan trade, tariffs, and political headlines that matter most to Taiwan’s business community.

The biggest news this week centers around the 20% mutual tariff rate temporarily imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on Taiwan. This rate, established during negotiations where a comprehensive US-Taiwan trade agreement remains unfinished, has created fresh tension and urgency for both sides. Taiwanese President Lei Ching-deh described this “temporary tax rate” as a stopgap and signaled hope that the final negotiated tariff rate would be far lower. But for no...

Listeners, here’s the latest update for Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Following President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, shipments from Taiwan to the United States are now subject to a temporary 20 percent tariff—one of the highest rates the administration has imposed for trading partners in the region. This is a drop from the initial proposal of 32 percent, and the current rate applies only to about one quarter of Taiwan’s exports bound for the US. Despite the lowering, many in Taiwan have expressed disappointment, with President Lai Ching-te facing scrutiny for not securing more fav...

Listeners, today’s top headline is the impact of Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs on global trade, with a special focus on Taiwan’s position amid quickly evolving U.S. tariff policies. On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency over the U.S. trade deficit and signed Executive Order 14257, launching a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, including those from Taiwan, with the stated aim of making U.S. tariffs “reciprocal” to those faced by American exporters. These measures marked the highest average U.S. tariff rate since World War II, according to Deutsche Bank Research, and rattled global...

Welcome, listeners, to the latest episode of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we bring the very latest developments on the US-Taiwan tariff front, where headlines have been dominated by President Trump’s aggressive trade policy and Taiwan’s efforts to negotiate relief.

As of now, Taiwan’s exports to the United States are facing a 20 percent tariff, a rate that was imposed by the Trump administration in early August as a “reciprocal” measure while both sides work toward a comprehensive trade agreement. This rate was itself a reduction from an even steeper 32 percent tariff announced back in April, whi...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. On this September 10, 2025, there are major developments in US-Taiwan trade relations that are sending ripples through markets and shaping headlines.

Late this summer, the White House confirmed a provisional 20% tariff on US imports from Taiwan, effective August 7, 2025. This replaces an earlier proposal for a 32% rate and reflects both intensifying trade tensions and a tactical recalibration from Washington. The Taiwanese government has called this 20% duty “temporary” and pledged to seek a more favorable rate in ongoing negotiations. Premier Chuo Jung-tai, speaking in Taipei, stressed that Taiwan is eager to quickly conclude thes...

Listeners, today is September 8, 2025, and the Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker brings you the latest headlines and insights on U.S.–Taiwan trade tensions, tariffs, and their impact under the Trump administration.

The big story continues to be President Trump’s implementation of a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on most Taiwanese goods exported to the United States, a rate that officially took effect on August 7. This new tariff comes after months of negotiation and replaces an earlier proposed 32 percent tariff that initially shocked Taiwanese industries but notably excluded semiconductor products, the island’s top export. The Trump administration claimed these...

Listeners, today's update brings major headlines on Taiwan and US tariff policy under President Trump. The big development involves the US Bureau of Industry and Security, which recently revoked a longstanding tariff waiver for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This means TSMC—the world’s leading chipmaker and the engine behind both tech innovation and US defense systems—now faces new US tariffs on semiconductors not manufactured domestically. President Trump announced that a “fairly substantial tariff” would be applied to foreign-made chips unless the manufacturers invest in US production. The administration has stated, “No U.S.-owned fab has this privilege—and now, follo...

Listeners, here’s the latest on Taiwan tariffs and the Trump administration’s trade moves as of September 2025. The big headline: President Donald Trump announced a new “reciprocal tariff” of 32 percent on Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. back in April, though crucially, this excluded semiconductor products—Taiwan’s biggest export sector. Trump had repeatedly criticized Taiwan for dominating the global chip industry and, according to the Financial Times, for “not spending enough on its own defense.” The government in Taipei described the new rates as unreasonable but resisted retaliating, instead offering to boost American imports and drop tariffs on U.S. goods. Thi...

Listeners, welcome to "Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker." It’s Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and today’s top story centers on the latest developments in US tariffs on Taiwan—a flashpoint with immense consequences for trade and industry on both sides of the Pacific.

On August 1, President Trump announced that the US and Taiwan had reached a preliminary trade agreement, resulting in a 20% reciprocal tariff on Taiwanese goods exported to the United States. This move follows months of intense negotiations and came after Trump’s earlier threat of a 32% “reciprocal tariff,” which notably excluded semiconductor exports—Taiwan’s crown jewel sector. The effe...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on tariffs, trade, and Taiwan’s economic landscape.

As of September 2025, Taiwan faces one of its most significant trade challenges in recent history due to aggressive tariff moves from the United States under President Donald Trump. On August 7, a preliminary agreement imposed a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on most Taiwanese exports to the U.S., with the real rate in some sectors even higher due to additional Most-Favored-Nation tariffs. According to Wikipedia’s entry on tariffs in the second Trump administration, semiconductor products—the backbone of Tai...

Listeners, tensions between the United States and Taiwan have reached new heights this year as the Trump administration continues its forceful approach on tariffs and trade. On August 1, President Trump announced that the US and Taiwan had reached a preliminary trade agreement in which a 20% “reciprocal tariff” will be imposed on most Taiwanese goods sent to America. This temporary measure, set to take effect August 7, follows months of escalating tariff negotiations that began earlier in the spring—when Trump threatened a 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports, with an exception for semiconductor products, Taiwan’s primary and most strategic export. According to The Stra...

Listeners, today’s edition of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker comes at a crucial juncture in U.S.–Taiwan economic relations. Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump announced a major update to U.S. tariffs affecting Taiwan. On August 1, a preliminary trade agreement set a new **20% reciprocal tariff** on most Taiwanese goods exported to the U.S., effective August 7. This deal followed intense negotiations dating back to Trump’s surprise April 2 announcement of a stringent **32% reciprocal tariff**, which excluded semiconductors—Taiwan’s flagship export—but hit a broad range of other sectors. Taiwan’s government immediately labeled those tariffs as unreasonable...

Listeners, today is August 27, 2025, and the big story is the shifting landscape of tariffs and trade friction between the United States and Taiwan under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to Wikipedia’s entry on tariffs in this administration, one of the biggest headline items this year was the “reciprocal tariff” of 32% that President Trump announced on Taiwanese goods back in April, with a crucial exemption for semiconductors, Taiwan’s dominant export and a lynchpin of global technology supply chains. Trump openly criticized Taiwan for its semiconductor market share and for, in his view, under-investing in its own defense, but Taiwan...

Listeners, today’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker brings the latest on US tariffs, Trump’s ongoing trade strategy, and direct impacts for Taiwan’s businesses and exporters.

US government tariffs are front-page news. In August 2025, President Trump’s administration escalated tariff policies and enforcement, driving broad changes in global trade. According to Taxtmi.com, imports from Taiwan—including a range of products—are taxed at a 20% rate, alongside similar rates for Vietnam and Bangladesh, while tariffs on goods from the EU, Japan, and South Korea stand at 15%. Tariffs on imports from certain countries can reach as high as 100%, cit...

Listeners, today on Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, we bring you the latest updates at the intersection of US-Taiwan trade and the Trump administration’s evolving tariff landscape.

Big headlines this week: US President Donald Trump has ramped up his “Made in America” agenda, announcing a 20% tariff on imports from Taiwan. The new tariffs are part of a sweeping move, with Trump also targeting dozens of trade partners, including 35% duties for Canada, 25% for India, and rates as high as 50% for Brazil. According to details provided by UBS, these tariffs went into effect after midnight on August 7, and the US eff...

Listeners, today’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker brings you the very latest headlines and updates direct from Washington and Taipei. As of August 2025, the United States has imposed a provisional 20% tariff on finished semiconductor imports from Taiwan, following a Section 232 national security investigation by the Department of Commerce. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed that this 20% tariff is currently in effect. Importantly, key semiconductor manufacturing equipment remains exempt from these duties after successful last-minute negotiations with South Korea, Malaysia, and the European Union, preserving the expansion plans of factories in Asia and the U.S. Without these exemptions, Taiw...

Listeners, welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is August 20, 2025, and it’s an eventful moment in U.S.-Taiwan trade relations, with tariffs dominating headlines and cross-Pacific tensions running high.

Just this month, the U.S. executed an updated reciprocal tariff schedule, and for Taiwan, this means a new tariff rate of 20%. According to the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, this is notably higher than the 15% rates applied to Japan and South Korea, and places Taiwan at the upper tier among America’s key trading partners. For perspective, Switzerland faces a 39% tariff, while the European Union, United King...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines, trends, and insights on tariffs impacting Taiwan and the evolving US trade landscape.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order adjusting a key reciprocal tariff rate, setting the provisional tariff for Taiwan at 20 percent, effective August 7, 2025, as reported by DigiTimes. For Taiwanese exporters, this new policy arrives at a time when the US continues to recalibrate global trade relationships under Trump's leadership, with Taiwan now facing a rate higher than Japan and Korea, whose negotiated rates sit at 15 percent, according to the Global...

Listeners, welcome to the August 13 edition of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines bring urgent updates on US tariffs affecting Taiwan under the Trump administration, with broad implications for trade and industry on both sides of the Pacific.

The Trump administration’s new tariff structure took effect this month, and as reported by the Global Taiwan Institute, a 20 percent reciprocal tariff rate is now being applied to nearly all imports from Taiwan, with only a handful of sectoral exemptions. These new tariffs were announced on July 31 and mark a significant departure from the previous landscape, where many...

You’re listening to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker for Monday, August 11, 2025. Here’s what listeners need to know right now about U.S. tariffs, the Trump administration’s latest moves, and how they’re hitting Taiwan.

Taiwan’s cabinet says talks with Washington are ongoing to improve the new U.S. tariff regime on Taiwan-made goods after President Donald Trump imposed a 20% levy effective August 7. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the goal is a “better and more reasonable” rate and that negotiators are prepared to brief parliament on progress, according to Reuters. The Straits Times also reports those negotiat...

Listeners, welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story revolves around the sweeping changes in U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump, and the direct impact on Taiwan. As of August 7, the United States imposed a 20 percent “provisional” tariff on products imported from Taiwan. This is a significant hike, especially since it stacks on top of existing most favored nation duties and any anti-dumping tariffs. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, this order was signed by President Trump on July 31 and has already sent shockwaves through Taiwan’s industrial sector. Notably, this 20 percent tariff is...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of August 8, 2025, President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime is reshaping global trade, with Taiwan finding itself squarely in the crosshairs of U.S. economic policy. Just this week, reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10 to over 40 percent kicked in for more than 60 trading partners, including Taiwan. According to the latest from the Los Angeles Times, these unprecedented new taxes, meant to protect U.S. industry, apply a revised 20 percent tariff on goods imported from Taiwan, effective today. This is notably higher than the 15 percent rate imposed on Japan and South Korea. Duration: 00:03:09

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As global tariff disputes continue, today’s podcast zeroes in on the major US tariff developments affecting Taiwan, with a spotlight on the latest moves from President Trump and their economic fallout.

According to multiple reports, the United States has now set a provisional 20 percent tariff rate on Taiwanese goods, following four rounds of negotiations and ongoing technical consultations between Washington and Taipei. President Lai of Taiwan recently addressed the public, stating that while the final meeting with the US hasn’t yet concluded, 20 percent is the effective provisional rate and is n...

Listeners, it's August 4, 2025, and today’s top story for Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker centers on the latest developments in US-Taiwan trade relations, President Trump’s tariff regime, and the economic and political ripple effects for Taiwan.

This spring, President Trump issued a sweeping executive order imposing a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on a broad slate of Taiwanese goods, with the major exception of the island’s semiconductor exports—a crucial nod to Taiwan's pivotal role in global chip supply chains, as reported by Wikipedia’s ongoing coverage of tariffs in Trump’s second administration. Trump justified the tariff by accusing...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines bring a sharp focus to the evolving trade relationship between the United States, the Trump administration, and Taiwan, with tariffs—and semiconductor policy—at the heart of the story.

This week, the White House under President Donald Trump set a provisional 20 percent tariff on most Taiwanese goods entering the US. This rate, announced on August 1, is higher than the 15 percent rate given to Japan and South Korea and just above the 19 percent imposed on goods from the Philippines. For listeners tracking previous developments, this is a step down from t...

Listeners, welcome to another episode of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring you the latest on US trade moves and what they mean for Taiwan.

Breaking news: as of August 7, 2025, all Taiwanese exports to the United States will be subject to a new 20 percent tariff. This comes as President Donald Trump signed an executive order just yesterday, putting Taiwan in the spotlight alongside countries like Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, which will all face a similar 20 percent tariff. For context, this rate is significantly higher than the 15 percent now applied to close US allies like Japan...

Listeners, today is July 30, 2025, and here’s what you need to know about Taiwan, US tariffs, and the latest headlines involving former President Trump in this edition of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker.

Tensions remain high as the United States and Taiwan face ongoing uncertainty over tariffs. President Trump’s administration previously announced a steep 32 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, but that plan was paused for 90 days back in April and temporarily reduced to 10 percent. However, with this pause set to expire soon, the future of these tariffs hangs in the balance, and negotiations between US and Taiwanese trad...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 28, 2025, and we’ve got the latest headlines and in-depth tariff coverage you need to know, with a special focus on Taiwan, U.S. trade, and the ongoing policy actions taken by President Donald Trump.

Let’s start with the major development that’s driving headlines worldwide—President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day tariffs.” Announced earlier this year, these tariffs have reshaped global trade. On April 5, a baseline 10 percent tariff took effect on nearly all imports into the United States, including those from Taiwan. But that was just the beginning...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest developments on tariffs, US trade policy, and Taiwan’s critical role in global supply chains.

Just this weekend, major headlines emerged around a $550 billion Japanese investment package linked to a US tariff deal announced by President Donald Trump. Japan’s top trade official, Ryosei Akazawa, confirmed to NHK that this immense funding will support semiconductor projects in the US, and crucially, it won’t be limited to American or Japanese firms. That means Taiwan’s world-leading chip companies, especially TSMC, could directly benefit. Japan’s intention...

Listeners, welcome to today’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. It’s July 25th, 2025, and all eyes remain on Washington and Taipei as new trade tensions and tariff developments shape the economic future across the Pacific.

The big story this week: President Donald Trump’s administration has moved forward with a broad new tariff regime, targeting more than 150 countries with a baseline rate of 15 percent. Trump told listeners at an AI summit in Washington that tariffs would be set “anywhere between 15 percent and 50 percent,” and emphasized a preference for simple, reciprocal tariffs. Negotiations are ongoing, but Trump made clear no c...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines are focused on U.S.-Taiwan trade tensions, the latest tariff rates, and critical updates from the ongoing negotiations under the Trump administration.

As of July 23, 2025, the landscape for Taiwan’s trade with the United States remains volatile and high-stakes. President Donald Trump has proposed imposing “reciprocal tariffs” on Taiwanese imports, with talk of rates as high as 32%. This move was initially set for implementation earlier in the month, but through intensive negotiations and legal uncertainty, the immediate baseline tariff rate has been paused at 10% until July 9, 2025, accordin...

Taiwan finds itself at the center of US trade turbulence as uncertainty over new tariffs from the Trump administration intensifies—with domestic businesses already feeling the pinch. According to a recent report by a Taipei-based research foundation working with opposition parties, fully half of Taiwan’s businesses say they have been affected by looming US tariffs, citing higher costs and labor disruptions—nearly 5% have laid off workers while about a quarter have frozen hiring, illustrating the real economic stakes for the island’s export-driven economy.

The tariff situation remains fluid. Earlier this year, the US initially proposed a 32% levy on...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest headlines and evolving stories at the intersection of Taiwan, U.S. policy, and tariff developments.

Today’s top story is the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes a substantial $500 million package for Taiwan. These funds, administered by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency and available until September 2027, will support Taiwan’s military procurement and training through the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative. While some, such as Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, called for removing the funding—highlighting concerns...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 18, 2025, Taiwan stands at a critical crossroads in its trade relationship with the United States under the Trump administration. Taiwanese negotiators are, in the words of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, “working around the clock” to reach a reciprocal tariff deal with Washington ahead of President Trump’s fast-approaching deadline of August 1. Failure to strike an agreement could see Taiwanese exports hit with a steep 32 percent tariff, especially targeting semiconductor chips—a mainstay of Taiwan’s economy.

President Trump has imposed a 10 percent tariff on almost all U.S. trading pa...

Listeners, welcome to the Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 16, 2025, and we’re here with the latest on tariffs, the United States, the Trump administration, and what it all means for Taiwan.

Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, U.S. trade policy has seen a seismic shift. According to the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the average U.S. tariff rate has skyrocketed from 2.5% to an estimated 27% between January and April, which marks the highest tariff rate in over a century. Tariffs have become a primary source of federal revenue, accounting for 5% this year compared to j...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 14, 2025, and global markets are on edge as President Donald Trump intensifies his tough tariff policy, casting new uncertainty over the economic outlook for Taiwan.

In the past week, Trump shocked markets by announcing hefty new tariffs, with a 35 percent rate slapped on Canadian imports and 30 percent tariffs set for goods from Mexico and the European Union, effective August 1. These moves come on the heels of a July 9 deadline, now extended to August 1, meant to give countries time to strike deals and avoid the punitive rates. The White...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker.

Today’s update comes as US-Taiwan tariff negotiations reach a pivotal point. In early April, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 32% tariff on almost all Taiwanese goods entering the United States, with the key exception of semiconductors, Taiwan’s biggest export. The move drew sharp criticism from Taiwanese officials, who labeled it unreasonable but stopped short of retaliation, instead promising to boost imports from the US and eliminate tariffs on American products. President Lai Ching-te emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to dialogue over escalation, underscoring the island’s desire to steady economic...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 11, 2025, and we're bringing listeners the latest on US tariffs, the Trump administration’s trade moves, and their impact on Taiwan.

In a dramatic escalation over recent months, President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up US tariffs to the highest levels seen in more than a century. Since January, the average US tariff rate has soared from 2.5% to an estimated 27%, with targeted increases for dozens of trading partners. For Taiwan, the headline is a new “reciprocal tariff” rate of 32% on most Taiwanese goods announced on April 2—though crucially, semiconduc...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your latest update on everything shaping US-Taiwan trade under the Trump administration.

As of today, the global tariff landscape has reached new heights not seen in over a century. The average US tariff rate soared from 2.5% to an estimated 27% in the first half of 2025, according to Wikipedia’s overview of the second Trump administration. In early April, President Trump specifically announced a sweeping 32% “reciprocal tariff” on Taiwanese goods. In a notable carve-out, Taiwan’s critical semiconductor exports remain exempt—a move that underscores both the economic stakes and the strategic complexity of US-Taiw...

Hello and welcome to "Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker." Today, we're focusing on the recent developments in tariff policies involving the United States and Taiwan. As of July 8, 2025, a significant deadline has passed for several countries, including Taiwan, regarding new tariffs imposed by the U.S. under President Trump's administration.

Taiwan, along with other countries such as Switzerland, Thailand, and Tunisia, has seen a delay in the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until August 1, 2025. These tariffs are part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to address trade imbalances and protect American industries. According to reports, Taiwan is...

Welcome to "Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker." Today, we're discussing the latest developments in U.S.-Taiwan trade relations, particularly focusing on the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

In April 2025, the U.S. announced a significant increase in tariffs, with a 32% "reciprocal tariff" on Taiwanese goods, excluding semiconductors, which are crucial to Taiwan's economy. However, this tariff was later paused for 90 days, reduced to a baseline 10% rate, effective April 10, 2025. This pause is set to expire on July 9, 2025, potentially leading to a 32% tariff unless a deal is reached or an extension is granted. Taiwan's government has chosen...

Listeners, welcome back to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update comes as Taiwan faces a volatile trade relationship with the United States under President Trump’s current administration. Since April, the US has imposed sweeping trade barriers, and all eyes are on what happens when the 90-day tariff pause expires July 9.

On April 2, President Trump announced a dramatic 32 percent reciprocal tariff on virtually all imports from Taiwan. Though this measure specifically exempted Taiwan’s critical semiconductors, the initial announcement sent shockwaves through global markets and hammered Taiwan’s stock prices. Bloomberg Opinion recently ran an op-ed by Taiwa...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story centers on the latest US tariff actions under President Trump’s administration and how these evolving policies shape Taiwan’s trade landscape.

On April 2nd this year, the Trump administration made global headlines by announcing a sweeping 32 percent tariff on almost all imports from Taiwan. The administration justified the move by citing so-called “reciprocal tariffs” aimed at rebalancing what they argue are unfair trade relationships. Notably, Taiwan was excluded from the first rounds of US tariffs earlier in the decade, but its growing trade surplus with the United...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your up-to-the-minute source on tariffs, trade, and political developments impacting Taiwan and the United States. Today is July 2, 2025, and it’s been an exceptionally turbulent year for trade between the US and Taiwan, with significant headlines and policy changes impacting businesses, consumers, and the global economy.

Listeners, the most pressing development stems from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. Back on April 2, he announced a massive 32% tariff on all imports from Taiwan, making headlines across Asia and shaking global markets. According to Global Taiwan Institute, this move hit Taiwan especially hard...

Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s news is dominated by heightened trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan, as the Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff strategy continues to shake global markets.

On April 2nd, President Trump announced what he called “reciprocal tariffs,” imposing a sweeping 32 percent tariff on nearly all imports from Taiwan. This move followed an earlier announcement of a 25 percent tariff on autos, auto parts, and computers from multiple countries. The tariffs on Taiwan were met with immediate concern both in Taipei and across the global business communit...

As of June 29, 2025, the air around US-Taiwan trade is thick with uncertainty and shifting tariffs, leaving many listeners watching the Trump administration’s next move. On April 2, President Trump imposed a dramatic 32% “reciprocal tariff” on almost all imports from Taiwan, as reported by Taiwan Insight and Global Taiwan. The move sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a plunge in stock values and casting a shadow over Taiwan’s export-driven economy.

The 32% tariff was not in place for long. After just a week, the Trump administration backtracked, lowering the duty to 10% for most goods from Taiwan and pausing some measures...

Welcome to the latest episode of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 27, 2025.

Trade policy has been anything but predictable this year, especially for listeners focused on US-Taiwan relations. The Trump administration kicked off April with a major shakeup—on April 2, President Trump announced a 32% tariff on all imports from Taiwan, coinciding with what his administration called “Liberation Day.” Global markets reacted swiftly, with Taiwan’s stock exchanges taking a hit amid a broader loss of trillions for global equities, according to Global Taiwan.

Within days, the US backtracked slightly—lowering the tariff to 10% for a 90-day w...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines, updates, and analysis on tariffs impacting Taiwan and the ever-evolving US trade agenda.

Listeners, the past several months have seen rapid and dramatic changes in US trade policy, with Taiwan finding itself at the center of a high-stakes global trade shakeup. On April 2nd, President Donald Trump announced sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, targeting countries with large trade surpluses against the United States—Taiwan included. The initial announcement put a hefty 32 percent tariff on all imports from Taiwan. Bloomberg Opinion highlighted Taiwan President William Lai’s call for deep...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines, rates, and impacts of the evolving US tariff situation, with a sharp focus on how it all affects Taiwan.

The big headline this week remains the uncertainty swirling around US tariffs on Taiwanese goods under President Trump’s 2025 policies. Back in April, President Trump initially announced a sweeping 32 percent tariff on all imports from Taiwan except semiconductors, citing the need for reciprocal tariffs and accusations of Taiwan’s dominance in the semiconductor market and its insufficient defense spending. The announcement led to sharp criticism from...

Welcome back, listeners, to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your podcast for the latest headlines, insights, and analysis on tariff developments affecting Taiwan, especially as the global trade landscape keeps shifting in 2025.

Today’s top story is the ongoing tariff drama between the United States and Taiwan, fueled by the Trump administration’s aggressive recalibration of US trade policy. Earlier this year, President Trump shocked both markets and policymakers by announcing a sweeping 32 percent tariff on all imports from Taiwan. This decision sent ripples through markets, wiping out trillions of dollars globally, and causing immediate losses on Taiwan’s stoc...

Welcome, listeners, to today’s edition of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of June 20, 2025, tariff policy developments between the United States and Taiwan continue to send shockwaves through global supply chains and financial markets.

The biggest headline this month remains President Trump’s aggressive reevaluation of trade policies toward East Asia. On April 2, the Trump administration announced a sweeping 32 percent tariff on all non-semiconductor imports from Taiwan, a move that immediately rattled Taiwanese exporters and policymakers. The administration dubbed this a “reciprocal tariff,” targeting economies with large trade surpluses with the United States. As Taiwan’s trade surplus wi...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential briefing on all things tariff and trade as they relate to Taiwan and the United States, especially under President Trump’s administration.

The big headline this week is about the shifting US tariff landscape and its direct impact on Taiwan. Since April 2025, President Trump’s trade team has unleashed what many are calling “Tariffs 2.0.” The initial shock came on April 2, when the administration slapped a sweeping 32 percent tariff on all imports from Taiwan—an unprecedented move that rattled both the markets and policymakers in Taipei. This shockwave immediately put billio...

Listeners, welcome to another episode of Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of June 12, 2025, tensions remain high as US tariff policy, particularly under the Trump administration, continues to reshape global trade and Taiwan's economic future.

On April 2, President Trump’s administration announced what it called “reciprocal tariffs,” slapping a sweeping 32% tariff on all imports from Taiwan. The move shocked Taipei, as the US is Taiwan’s largest single export market, accounting for nearly 26% of total exports, including critical goods like machinery, auto parts, petrochemicals, electronics, and especially semiconductors. In immediate response, Taiwan's Executive Yuan described the measure as unfair a...

Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of June 1st, 2025, the trade landscape between the United States and Taiwan is facing historic turbulence driven by dramatic tariff policy shifts under the Trump administration.

Just weeks ago, President Trump announced a 32 percent tariff on nearly all imports from Taiwan, marking one of the steepest hikes imposed on a U.S. ally in recent memory. This move sent shockwaves through Taiwan’s government and business communities, as the Executive Yuan swiftly condemned the tariff as unfair and lacking transparency. According to trade figures from Taiwan’s Ministry of Econ...

Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest developments in US-Taiwan trade relations.

In today's update, Taiwan continues to navigate the challenging tariff landscape imposed by the Trump administration earlier this spring. Since April, Taiwanese exports to the United States have been subject to a 32% tariff, though this was temporarily reduced to 10% for a 90-day negotiation period.

Just yesterday, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te announced that his country will increase purchases of American goods, including energy resources such as natural gas and petroleum, agricultural products, industrial products, and even military procurement. This...