January 23, 2026

Fresh Ink: Tariffs, TSMC and Tattoos

40 minutes

Trade policy meets chip politics — with culture in the mix. In the Friday, Jan. 23 edition of Taiwan News Junkie, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan track the ripple effects of a US tariff deal, examine Taiwan’s tech debate and explore how tattoos are reshaping local identity.

Assignment editor Laurel Stewart traces a line from a US tariff deal to high-profile visits from Arizona politicians.

A look at Taiwan's tattoo culture with reporter Sandy Chi.

Taiwan Trivia Q: As American rock climber Alex Honnold prepares to free-climb Taipei 101 on Saturday, what are the fastest times for men and women mounting the skyscraper’s 2,000-odd stairs in its annual run-up event (and what was Andrew’s personal best)?

Watch Sandy Chi’s report: Paiwan Tattoo Artist Revives Once-Forbidden Traditional Technique

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