18 February 2026
US and Taiwan Forge Historic Trade Deal Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Bilateral Economic Ties Under Trump Administration
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In a major breakthrough, the United States and Taiwan have signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, slashing U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to the higher of the most-favored-nation rate or 15 percent, down from a previous 20 percent IEEPA reciprocal rate, according to the U.S. Trade Representative fact sheet. Taiwan commits to eliminating or reducing 99 percent of its tariff barriers on U.S. industrial and agricultural exports, opening doors for American autos, auto parts, chemicals, seafood, machinery, beef, pork, dairy, wheat, and even ketchup and peanuts. The USTR highlights preferential treatment for Taiwan in Section 232 investigations on semiconductors, bolstering supply chain resilience amid high-tech partnerships.
Headlines are buzzing: The Associated Press reports the Trump administration reached a deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers; CNBC notes U.S. tariffs drop to 15 percent while Taipei boosts American goods purchases; Reuters says the U.S. and Taiwan finalized cuts to tariffs and ramped up U.S. investments. American farmers and ranchers are celebrating, with the National Pork Producers Council praising expanded pork export opportunities and the National Chicken Council thanking Trump for including poultry in this top-five market.
Taiwan pledges massive buys: $44.4 billion in U.S. liquefied natural gas and crude oil, $15.2 billion in civil aircraft, and $25.2 billion in power equipment through 2029. Non-tariff wins include Taiwan accepting U.S. vehicles and FDA-approved medical devices without extra hurdles, plus stronger IP enforcement and labor standards.
Meanwhile, tensions simmer as Trump discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping, promising a decision soon, though the White House insists its one-China policy remains unchanged, per Focus Taiwan.
This deal liberates American workers from unfair practices, fortifying economic security as two-way trade hit $185 billion in 2024.
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In a major breakthrough, the United States and Taiwan have signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, slashing U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to the higher of the most-favored-nation rate or 15 percent, down from a previous 20 percent IEEPA reciprocal rate, according to the U.S. Trade Representative fact sheet. Taiwan commits to eliminating or reducing 99 percent of its tariff barriers on U.S. industrial and agricultural exports, opening doors for American autos, auto parts, chemicals, seafood, machinery, beef, pork, dairy, wheat, and even ketchup and peanuts. The USTR highlights preferential treatment for Taiwan in Section 232 investigations on semiconductors, bolstering supply chain resilience amid high-tech partnerships.
Headlines are buzzing: The Associated Press reports the Trump administration reached a deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers; CNBC notes U.S. tariffs drop to 15 percent while Taipei boosts American goods purchases; Reuters says the U.S. and Taiwan finalized cuts to tariffs and ramped up U.S. investments. American farmers and ranchers are celebrating, with the National Pork Producers Council praising expanded pork export opportunities and the National Chicken Council thanking Trump for including poultry in this top-five market.
Taiwan pledges massive buys: $44.4 billion in U.S. liquefied natural gas and crude oil, $15.2 billion in civil aircraft, and $25.2 billion in power equipment through 2029. Non-tariff wins include Taiwan accepting U.S. vehicles and FDA-approved medical devices without extra hurdles, plus stronger IP enforcement and labor standards.
Meanwhile, tensions simmer as Trump discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping, promising a decision soon, though the White House insists its one-China policy remains unchanged, per Focus Taiwan.
This deal liberates American workers from unfair practices, fortifying economic security as two-way trade hit $185 billion in 2024.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI