Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker

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...