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Friday 13 February 2026
Commentary: US-Taiwan tariff deal combines US strengths, boosts Taiwan's outlook
The US-Taiwan reciprocal tariff negotiations officially concluded on February 12, 2026. Notably, tariffs on information and communication technology (ICT) and semiconductors remain...
Friday 13 February 2026
Tesla adopts wait-and-see stance in Taiwan after US tariff deal
Tesla Taiwan reiterated that prices for models imported from the US will not be adjusted until Taiwanese government regulations are clarified and confirmed. It said there are no current...
Friday 13 February 2026
Tariff-free US-made vehicles to shift Taiwan market dynamics, industry says
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced that US-made vehicles will face zero tariffs and no import quantity restrictions after a trade agreement with the US. Automotive industry representatives...
Friday 13 February 2026
Industry groups urge rapid review to safeguard Taiwan-US reciprocal trade agreement
Taiwan and the US finalized the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on February 13, establishing a mutual 15% tariff rate and commitments on food security and defense resilience, while...
Thursday 29 January 2026
South Korea's industry minister heads to Washington after tariff rollback warning

US President Donald Trump has threatened to restore 25% tariffs on South Korean goods, escalating trade tensions by citing delays in Seoul's...

Wednesday 28 January 2026
Taiwan's auto market sees cautious recovery as tariff talks and tax reforms bring clarity for 2026
Taiwan's automotive market faced caution and subdued consumer demand throughout 2025 due to uncertainties over US tariffs and delayed tax amendments. Market confidence improved late...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
US shows endorsement of Taiwan industry by granting MFN status on Section 232 tariffs, Taiwan officials say
Taiwan's finance minister and central bank governor have welcomed the US promise to extend most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 tariffs, calling it a strong endorsement...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Trump's 25% tariff move against South Korea paints hard line on unratified trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a steep tariff hike on South Korean imports Monday, plunging Seoul into political chaos and delivering a stark...

Monday 26 January 2026
Tariff uncertainty pushes US allies to rethink China ties

When US President Donald Trump erected a high wall of tariffs—and repeatedly adjusted its height—the stated goal was to protect...

Friday 23 January 2026
Analysis: How Howard Lutnick is redrawing the memory-chip map

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is driving a fundamental reordering of the global semiconductor supply chain. According to exclusive...

Thursday 22 January 2026
Lutnick warns memory chipmakers may face 100% tariffs without US production

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been investing tens of trillions of won each year to expand memory production as the global market...

Thursday 22 January 2026
Taiwan says investment decisions remain with firms, even with US push for local manufacturing
Taiwan's Executive Yuan Vice Premier Li-Chun Cheng and Minister without Portfolio and chief trade negotiator Jen-Ni Yang held a press conference on January 20, 2026, accompanied by...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Commentary: Taiwan secures most-favored-treatment with tariffs but loses investment edge in China and Vietnam
On January 16, 2026, Taiwan and the US finalized a trade agreement that cuts tariffs on Taiwanese exports to the US to 15% without stacking. The US also pledged most-favored-nation...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Commentary: Taiwan secures tariff deal with US, lifting cloud over auto parts industry

As Taiwan and the US reached a consensus in their tariff negotiations, a long-standing cloud hanging over Taiwan's automotive aftermarket...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Trump signals new tariffs, casting fresh shadow over Europe's auto industry

President Trump's recent decision to link the question of Greenland's sovereignty with punitive tariffs has sent a chill through Europe's...