US and Taiwan Sign Landmark Trade Deal to Boost Semiconductor Industry
The US and Taiwan agreed to a major trade deal, cutting tariffs on semiconductor exports and committing $250 billion in Taiwanese tech investments.
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USand Taiwan TWfinalized a significant trade agreement on January 15, 2026, aimed at bolstering the semiconductor industry and enhancing technology collaboration. The deal reduces tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductor exports, providing preferential treatment for companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company that expand their production capacity in the US.Under the new agreement, tariffs on most Taiwanese exports to the US will be reduced from 20% to 15%, with specific sectors such as generic pharmaceuticals, aircraft components, and unavailable natural resources facing no tariffs at all. Additionally, tariffs on auto parts, timber, lumber, and wood products will be capped at 15%.
