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 Taiwan finds itself at the center of US trade turbulence as uncertainty over new tariffs from the Trump administration intensifies—with domestic businesses already feeling the pinch. According to a recent report by a Taipei-based research foundation working with opposition parties, fully half of Taiwan’s businesses say they have been affected by looming US tariffs, citing higher costs and labor disruptions—nearly 5% have laid off workers while about a quarter have frozen hiring, illustrating the real economic stakes for the island’s export-driven economy.

The tariff situation remains fluid. Earlier this year, the US initially proposed a 32% levy on certain Taiwanese goods, but this was followed by a 90-day suspension and additional delays, according to reports from Digitimes. The actual final tariff rate, however, remains unconfirmed—Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has pushed back against speculation, calling claims that a 32% rate has been set “irresponsible and ill-advised,” and stressing that Washington has not announced a final figure. Bloomberg Law confirms that more US-Taiwan trade negotiations are scheduled this week, as both sides seek clarity and a path forward. Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to pursuing balanced bilateral trade while protecting its economic interests.

Opposition lawmakers, meanwhile, accuse the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of keeping details on US trade talks under wraps, especially ahead of a major recall vote this weekend that could shift Taiwan’s legislative balance. The uncertainty is not just political—it is chilling key sectors. The auto industry, for example, is seeing sluggish sales and delayed investment decisions as negotiators in Taipei and Washington remain locked in talks over potential tariffs on vehicles and parts, according to Digitimes automotive coverage.

Beyond tariffs, the Trump administration has also ramped up its support for Taiwan’s defense, urging Congress to boost military aid to $1 billion for the coming fiscal year—a signal that Washington remains committed to bolstering Taiwan’s capabilities amid rising tensions with China, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

All these moves come against a backdrop of broader US-China financial tensions. President Trump recently signed the “Big & Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping legislative package aimed at countering what he calls China’s financial warfare. While the bill does not directly authorize asset freezes, it empowers the Treasury to act in cases of national security threats—including potential aggression against Taiwan—raising the stakes for cross-strait dynamics, as noted by Asia Times.

For Taiwan’s businesses and policymakers, August 1 looms as a key deadline, with widespread anticipation that some form of new US tariffs will take effect soon after. For now, the only certainty is uncertainty—and the knowledge that Taiwan’s economic and strategic position is more tightly entwined with US policy than ever before.

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