Trump administration nears trade deal to cut tariffs on Taiwan exports to 15%

Jan 15, 2026, 7:24:22 PM UTC(4 hours ago)

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The proposed agreement would reduce US tariffs on certain Taiwanese imports from 20% to 15% as part of a broader trade and investment package.
Taiwan's trade negotiators traveled to Washington for the final round of talks, signaling that a consensus on the tariff reduction and other trade issues is imminent.
A key objective of the deal is to secure most-favored-nation treatment for Taiwanese semiconductors and related products, strengthening the global AI supply chain.
The announcement of the consensus is expected soon, after which the full text will be submitted to Taiwan's legislature for review and a formal signing date will be scheduled.
The news has been linked to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) planning additional investments in Arizona, including the construction of at least five new semiconductor plants in the US.

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