US EditionTrump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers
Taiwan commits $250 billion in investments to U.S. industries including semiconductors and energy while tariffs on Taiwanese imports drop to 15%, matching major U.S. trade partners.
- On February 12, 2026, U.S. officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan in Washington, formalizing a January framework under the American Institute in Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Taiwanese government pledged to invest $250 billion in U.S. industries, boosting export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishermen, workers and manufacturers.
- The final text shows the agreement adding technical language that cuts Taiwan's tariffs of up to 26% on many U.S. agricultural imports, including beef, dairy, and corn, to 15% from 20%.
- The tariff agreement requires approval from Taiwan's legislature, and U.S. officials said the deal would help create world-class industrial parks with TSMC as a key investor.
- Ahead of President Donald Trump's April visit, Taiwan produces about 90% of advanced chips, driving a U.S. trade imbalance of nearly $127 billion in the first 11 months of 2025.
132 Articles
132 Articles
US Inks Trade Deal with Taiwan
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The United States has inked a trade deal with Taiwan that will significantly lower tariffs on American goods. Some shit you should know before you dig in: If you’re unaware, tra…
The United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement on Thursday (February 12). The United States will reduce tariffs on products imported from Taiwan to 15%, while Taiwan will eliminate or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers to the United States and plans to increase long-term purchases of U.S. products.
US, Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs, Boost Purchases of US Goods
TAIPEI, Taiwan—The United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement on Feb. 12, setting a 15 percent U.S. tariff on Taiwanese imports, while granting preferential access to Taiwan’s market for American industrial and agricultural goods, including beef, dairy, pork, wheat, and automobiles. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that the signing will expand export opportunities to Taiwan for American farmers, ranc…
Taiwan and the United States signed a trade deal on Thursday after months of negotiations that caps tariffs on Taiwanese goods at 15 percent. It also includes expanding partnerships in high-tech, German news agency dpa reported. The deal still needs to be ratified by Taiwan's parliament.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
