16 February 2026
US and Taiwan Sign Landmark Trade Deal Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Semiconductor Investments Amid China Tensions
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In a landmark move, the United States and Taiwan have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that slashes US tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent, down from the previous 20 percent level, according to the Kuehne+Nagel news report and the US Trade Representative's fact sheet. This deal, finalized last week in Washington, aligns Taiwan with other major Asian partners and awaits Taiwan's parliamentary approval.
President Trump hailed the pact as a win for American producers, with the National Pork Producers Council celebrating cuts to Taiwan's pork tariffs by half, elimination of import licensing hurdles, and acceptance of US residue standards after over 15 years of advocacy, as reported by WTAQ. US dairy exporters, via the National Milk Producers Federation, praised the zero tariffs on all US dairy products, boosting competitiveness in Taiwan's third-largest fluid milk market for America.
Taiwan commits to massive purchases from 2025 to 2029, including $44.4 billion in US liquefied natural gas and crude oil, $15.2 billion in civil aircraft, and $25.2 billion in power equipment, per the USTR fact sheet. In return, Taiwan eliminates or reduces 99 percent of its tariff barriers on US industrial and agricultural goods, from autos and beef to chemicals and wheat.
Semiconductor giants like TSMC gain big too, with $100 billion already pledged for US investments in chips, energy, and AI, plus another $250 billion guaranteed, strengthening supply chains amid China tensions, as noted by Igor's Lab and Semafor. The US offers tariff exemptions in Section 232 probes for Taiwanese semis, enhancing investment security.
This framework deepens high-tech ties while Taiwan boosts defense spending, per President Lai Ching-te's push amid Beijing threats.
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In a landmark move, the United States and Taiwan have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that slashes US tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent, down from the previous 20 percent level, according to the Kuehne+Nagel news report and the US Trade Representative's fact sheet. This deal, finalized last week in Washington, aligns Taiwan with other major Asian partners and awaits Taiwan's parliamentary approval.
President Trump hailed the pact as a win for American producers, with the National Pork Producers Council celebrating cuts to Taiwan's pork tariffs by half, elimination of import licensing hurdles, and acceptance of US residue standards after over 15 years of advocacy, as reported by WTAQ. US dairy exporters, via the National Milk Producers Federation, praised the zero tariffs on all US dairy products, boosting competitiveness in Taiwan's third-largest fluid milk market for America.
Taiwan commits to massive purchases from 2025 to 2029, including $44.4 billion in US liquefied natural gas and crude oil, $15.2 billion in civil aircraft, and $25.2 billion in power equipment, per the USTR fact sheet. In return, Taiwan eliminates or reduces 99 percent of its tariff barriers on US industrial and agricultural goods, from autos and beef to chemicals and wheat.
Semiconductor giants like TSMC gain big too, with $100 billion already pledged for US investments in chips, energy, and AI, plus another $250 billion guaranteed, strengthening supply chains amid China tensions, as noted by Igor's Lab and Semafor. The US offers tariff exemptions in Section 232 probes for Taiwanese semis, enhancing investment security.
This framework deepens high-tech ties while Taiwan boosts defense spending, per President Lai Ching-te's push amid Beijing threats.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI