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US and Taiwan Finalize Trade Agreement with Focus on Boosting Semiconductor Collaboration

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On January 15, 2026, the United States and Taiwan concluded a trade and investment deal establishing a strategic economic partnership focused on semiconductor manufacturing, tariff reform, and reciprocal market access. According to the US Department of Commerce fact sheet, the deal seeks to “drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector” while providing Taiwan with tariff stability and investment assurances. Overview Tariff Relief: The deal introduces a predictable tariff framework. US duties on Taiwanese goods…

Taiwan and the US have concluded negotiations on five issues of the Taiwan-US 21st Century Trade Initiative

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Taiwan and the US have concluded negotiations on five issues since the announcement of the Taiwan-US 21st Century Trade Initiative’s launch in June 2022, including trade facilitation, good manufacturing practices, domestic regulations for service industries, anti-corruption, and small and medium-sized enterprises. This is a key step towards the completion of the Taiwan-US FTA using the building block approach. The first agreement is expected to be signed in the next few weeks. This agreement will represent…