06 February 2026
US Taiwan Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs to 15 Percent, Boosts Defense Funding and Semiconductor Cooperation
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Welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. In the latest developments shaping US-Taiwan trade under President Trump, a landmark reciprocal tariff agreement has slashed rates to a maximum of 15 percent on Taiwanese products entering the US, down from higher baselines, with exemptions for key sectors like semiconductors and their derivatives. Oilprice.com reports that this deal, finalized last month after nine months of negotiations, also paves the way for Taiwan to boost US LNG imports to 30-33 percent of its supply this year, up from 10 percent, as stated by CPC Corporation chairman Fang Jeng-zen and Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.
Focus Taiwan highlights Trump's signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 this week, allocating over $1.4 billion for Taiwan's defense, including $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to bolster self-defense and deter threats in the Strait, plus $300 million in Foreign Military Financing and $150 million to replenish US-supplied arms. Vision Times and President Lai Ching-te's office confirm the tariff win ensures Taiwanese firms compete evenly globally, with $250 billion in credit guarantees to expand US semiconductor supply chains.
Premier Cho Jung-tai calls it proof of US democratic support, noting most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 for chips, while President Lai affirms Taiwan-US ties remain rock solid post-Trump's call with Xi Jinping, per the Columbian. Amid Trump's broader tariff strategy tracked by Trade Compliance Resource Hub, Taiwan stands out with this historic 15 percent cap, no stacking, fostering energy security and tech alignment.
These moves signal deepening economic resilience amid global shifts. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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Focus Taiwan highlights Trump's signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 this week, allocating over $1.4 billion for Taiwan's defense, including $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to bolster self-defense and deter threats in the Strait, plus $300 million in Foreign Military Financing and $150 million to replenish US-supplied arms. Vision Times and President Lai Ching-te's office confirm the tariff win ensures Taiwanese firms compete evenly globally, with $250 billion in credit guarantees to expand US semiconductor supply chains.
Premier Cho Jung-tai calls it proof of US democratic support, noting most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 for chips, while President Lai affirms Taiwan-US ties remain rock solid post-Trump's call with Xi Jinping, per the Columbian. Amid Trump's broader tariff strategy tracked by Trade Compliance Resource Hub, Taiwan stands out with this historic 15 percent cap, no stacking, fostering energy security and tech alignment.
These moves signal deepening economic resilience amid global shifts. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI