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Taiwan says it has concluded first 'substantive' tariff talks with US

  • Taiwan completed its initial substantive negotiations in Washington on Thursday, focusing on tariffs and a range of trade-related matters with U.S. Officials.
  • The talks followed a planned 32% U.S. Import tax on Taiwanese goods and a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump in early April.
  • The discussions focused on tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers, and other bilateral matters in a frank and cordial atmosphere with mutual hopes for stronger cooperation.
  • Taiwan proposed a zero-tariff regime and offered to significantly increase purchases from the U.S., aiming to enhance a mutually beneficial trade relationship.
  • Both sides agreed to continue consultations to actively seek consensus and explore further steps, indicating ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties despite lacking formal diplomatic relations.
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Focus Taiwan broke the news in Taiwan on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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