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Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs, trade, and tech as they impact Taiwan. It’s Monday, November 24th, 2025, and we’re tracking the evolving story of US-Taiwan trade and tariffs under President Trump.
Over the past 24 hours, Taiwanese and international media have reported that President Trump’s administration has imposed a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, following a stall in finalizing a trade agreement with Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Liberty Times and the Financial Times, this tariff is part of ongoing negotiations in which the US is demanding up to 400 billion dollars in investment from Taiwan, mainly targeting advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. This includes the 165 billion dollar US investment already underway from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. In response, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has described the new tariff as a temporary measure, stressing that the government’s goal is to secure a much lower ultimate rate. Administrators from Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations continue efforts to land most favored nation status for tariff relief and influence which sectors, including semiconductors, get exemptions.
Tech is at the core of these talks. South Korea’s trade minister, Yeo Han-koo, announced that Seoul is looking to cooperate with Taipei on chip tariff strategy, noting on local radio that both countries benefit by leveraging their positions in parallel. South Korea recently struck a deal with the US that links reduced tariffs to billions in American tech investment, a model that Taiwan is still working to finalize. According to insiders speaking with outlets like Cryptopolitan and CryptoRank, Trump’s team is carefully timing tariff impositions to avoid triggering a broader trade war with China or disrupting the rare-earths supply chain essential for electronics and defense.
There are even higher stakes on the horizon. This August, President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductor imports, though policy statements indicate that companies investing in or producing semiconductors on US soil could be exempt. Insiders warn that no tariffs are final until signed by the administration, and that the situation is changing rapidly as officials balance political, economic, and strategic interests.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Minister, Wu Cheng-wen, told the Financial Times that consensus has been reached to shield at least some of Taiwan’s semiconductor exports from these tariffs. Taiwan has agreed to support US chip manufacturing and share expertise developed through its world-leading semiconductor parks, in return for tariff relief. Wu emphasized that Taiwan intends to keep its most advanced R&D at home, a key strategic priority given the security risks of offshoring.
To sum up, today’s tariff rate is 20 percent on most Taiwanese goods entering the US, with the prospect of much higher rates—especially on chips—still looming. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of the global tech supply chain and Taiwan’s place in it. As always, political volatility remains high, and listeners should expect further headlines and developments in the coming days.
Thank you for tuning in to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates straight to your podcast feed. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Over the past 24 hours, Taiwanese and international media have reported that President Trump’s administration has imposed a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, following a stall in finalizing a trade agreement with Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Liberty Times and the Financial Times, this tariff is part of ongoing negotiations in which the US is demanding up to 400 billion dollars in investment from Taiwan, mainly targeting advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. This includes the 165 billion dollar US investment already underway from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. In response, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has described the new tariff as a temporary measure, stressing that the government’s goal is to secure a much lower ultimate rate. Administrators from Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations continue efforts to land most favored nation status for tariff relief and influence which sectors, including semiconductors, get exemptions.
Tech is at the core of these talks. South Korea’s trade minister, Yeo Han-koo, announced that Seoul is looking to cooperate with Taipei on chip tariff strategy, noting on local radio that both countries benefit by leveraging their positions in parallel. South Korea recently struck a deal with the US that links reduced tariffs to billions in American tech investment, a model that Taiwan is still working to finalize. According to insiders speaking with outlets like Cryptopolitan and CryptoRank, Trump’s team is carefully timing tariff impositions to avoid triggering a broader trade war with China or disrupting the rare-earths supply chain essential for electronics and defense.
There are even higher stakes on the horizon. This August, President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductor imports, though policy statements indicate that companies investing in or producing semiconductors on US soil could be exempt. Insiders warn that no tariffs are final until signed by the administration, and that the situation is changing rapidly as officials balance political, economic, and strategic interests.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Minister, Wu Cheng-wen, told the Financial Times that consensus has been reached to shield at least some of Taiwan’s semiconductor exports from these tariffs. Taiwan has agreed to support US chip manufacturing and share expertise developed through its world-leading semiconductor parks, in return for tariff relief. Wu emphasized that Taiwan intends to keep its most advanced R&D at home, a key strategic priority given the security risks of offshoring.
To sum up, today’s tariff rate is 20 percent on most Taiwanese goods entering the US, with the prospect of much higher rates—especially on chips—still looming. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of the global tech supply chain and Taiwan’s place in it. As always, political volatility remains high, and listeners should expect further headlines and developments in the coming days.
Thank you for tuning in to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates straight to your podcast feed. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
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By Inception Point AiListeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs, trade, and tech as they impact Taiwan. It’s Monday, November 24th, 2025, and we’re tracking the evolving story of US-Taiwan trade and tariffs under President Trump.
Over the past 24 hours, Taiwanese and international media have reported that President Trump’s administration has imposed a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, following a stall in finalizing a trade agreement with Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Liberty Times and the Financial Times, this tariff is part of ongoing negotiations in which the US is demanding up to 400 billion dollars in investment from Taiwan, mainly targeting advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. This includes the 165 billion dollar US investment already underway from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. In response, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has described the new tariff as a temporary measure, stressing that the government’s goal is to secure a much lower ultimate rate. Administrators from Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations continue efforts to land most favored nation status for tariff relief and influence which sectors, including semiconductors, get exemptions.
Tech is at the core of these talks. South Korea’s trade minister, Yeo Han-koo, announced that Seoul is looking to cooperate with Taipei on chip tariff strategy, noting on local radio that both countries benefit by leveraging their positions in parallel. South Korea recently struck a deal with the US that links reduced tariffs to billions in American tech investment, a model that Taiwan is still working to finalize. According to insiders speaking with outlets like Cryptopolitan and CryptoRank, Trump’s team is carefully timing tariff impositions to avoid triggering a broader trade war with China or disrupting the rare-earths supply chain essential for electronics and defense.
There are even higher stakes on the horizon. This August, President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductor imports, though policy statements indicate that companies investing in or producing semiconductors on US soil could be exempt. Insiders warn that no tariffs are final until signed by the administration, and that the situation is changing rapidly as officials balance political, economic, and strategic interests.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Minister, Wu Cheng-wen, told the Financial Times that consensus has been reached to shield at least some of Taiwan’s semiconductor exports from these tariffs. Taiwan has agreed to support US chip manufacturing and share expertise developed through its world-leading semiconductor parks, in return for tariff relief. Wu emphasized that Taiwan intends to keep its most advanced R&D at home, a key strategic priority given the security risks of offshoring.
To sum up, today’s tariff rate is 20 percent on most Taiwanese goods entering the US, with the prospect of much higher rates—especially on chips—still looming. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of the global tech supply chain and Taiwan’s place in it. As always, political volatility remains high, and listeners should expect further headlines and developments in the coming days.
Thank you for tuning in to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates straight to your podcast feed. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Over the past 24 hours, Taiwanese and international media have reported that President Trump’s administration has imposed a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, following a stall in finalizing a trade agreement with Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Liberty Times and the Financial Times, this tariff is part of ongoing negotiations in which the US is demanding up to 400 billion dollars in investment from Taiwan, mainly targeting advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. This includes the 165 billion dollar US investment already underway from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. In response, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has described the new tariff as a temporary measure, stressing that the government’s goal is to secure a much lower ultimate rate. Administrators from Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations continue efforts to land most favored nation status for tariff relief and influence which sectors, including semiconductors, get exemptions.
Tech is at the core of these talks. South Korea’s trade minister, Yeo Han-koo, announced that Seoul is looking to cooperate with Taipei on chip tariff strategy, noting on local radio that both countries benefit by leveraging their positions in parallel. South Korea recently struck a deal with the US that links reduced tariffs to billions in American tech investment, a model that Taiwan is still working to finalize. According to insiders speaking with outlets like Cryptopolitan and CryptoRank, Trump’s team is carefully timing tariff impositions to avoid triggering a broader trade war with China or disrupting the rare-earths supply chain essential for electronics and defense.
There are even higher stakes on the horizon. This August, President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductor imports, though policy statements indicate that companies investing in or producing semiconductors on US soil could be exempt. Insiders warn that no tariffs are final until signed by the administration, and that the situation is changing rapidly as officials balance political, economic, and strategic interests.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Minister, Wu Cheng-wen, told the Financial Times that consensus has been reached to shield at least some of Taiwan’s semiconductor exports from these tariffs. Taiwan has agreed to support US chip manufacturing and share expertise developed through its world-leading semiconductor parks, in return for tariff relief. Wu emphasized that Taiwan intends to keep its most advanced R&D at home, a key strategic priority given the security risks of offshoring.
To sum up, today’s tariff rate is 20 percent on most Taiwanese goods entering the US, with the prospect of much higher rates—especially on chips—still looming. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of the global tech supply chain and Taiwan’s place in it. As always, political volatility remains high, and listeners should expect further headlines and developments in the coming days.
Thank you for tuning in to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates straight to your podcast feed. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI