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Taiwan Faces Steep 32 Percent US Tariffs as Trade Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Trump Administration Deadline

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Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 18, 2025, Taiwan stands at a critical crossroads in its trade relationship with the United States under the Trump administration. Taiwanese negotiators are, in the words of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, “working around the clock” to reach a reciprocal tariff deal with Washington ahead of President Trump’s fast-approaching deadline of August 1. Failure to strike an agreement could see Taiwanese exports hit with a steep 32 percent tariff, especially targeting semiconductor chips—a mainstay of Taiwan’s economy.

President Trump has imposed a 10 percent tariff on almost all U.S. trading partners since April, but has made clear that for many nations, these rates are set to jump dramatically unless new deals are inked. For Taiwan, the threatened 32 percent tariff on all products—chips in particular—represents a massive potential escalation. Alongside reciprocal tariffs, U.S. authorities are also pushing through Section 232 investigations that could cement high and even permanent tariffs on semiconductors by the end of July. This would come down especially hard on Taiwan’s tech sector, which makes up about 60 percent of its U.S.-bound exports, according to multiple press reports.

Vice President Hsiao has reaffirmed Taiwan’s intent to secure a mutually beneficial deal. She underscored that the U.S. relies on Taiwan for resilient supply chains and the manufacturing of advanced technologies. In recent years, both economies have become increasingly intertwined, especially as Taiwan’s chip giant TSMC has pledged $100 billion in U.S. investments, including new fabs and innovation centers. To avoid Trump’s punitive tariffs, Taipei is also promising to buy more U.S. energy and to increase defense spending.

Yet the broader context is volatile. Fitch Ratings estimates the overall U.S. effective tariff rate will rise to 19.4 percent from 14.1 percent as these new tariffs go into effect. Trump’s team has already reached new agreements with Indonesia, Britain, and Vietnam that temper the tariff burden, signaling flexibility for trade partners who offer significant concessions.

Analysts warn that not all Asian nations scrambling to meet Trump’s terms will succeed before the August 1 deadline, given the sheer volume of bilateral negotiations required. While some countries have already clinched more favorable deals, many—including Taiwan—face intense pressure. Any failure to agree in time could deal a meaningful blow to Taiwan’s GDP and tech export sector, although fiscal stimulus and investment in the U.S. could offset some of this pain.

Listeners, we’re tracking every headline and development. Tune in tomorrow as we continue to monitor the fast-moving Taiwan-U.S. tariff drama. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe.

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