Taiwan and United States Enter Sixth Round of Semiconductor Trade Talks to Lower Tariffs
Taiwanese officials arrived in the U.S. for talks to reduce chip tariffs. Both sides seek a deal by month-end to secure the global AI supply chain and trade.
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Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun cheng li chiunand trade envoy Yang Jen-ni yang jen nideparted for the United States
USlate Wednesday for the sixth round of trade consultations. The discussions are focused on reducing tariffs on semiconductor exports from 20% to 15% and securing preferential trade treatment for chips.
The negotiations occur amid heightened tensions following a national security order from President Donald Trump donald trump, which imposed a 25% tariff on specific AI processors such as those from NVIDIA Corporation . While chips produced in Taiwan
TWare not currently subject to U.S. duties, the delegation seeks to formalize consensus on preferential treatment to ensure long-term stability in the global AI supply chain.



