Taiwan Taking Tariff Relief Measures - Aug. 14, 2025

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As Taiwan continues negotiating with the U.S. for lower tariffs, the government is trying to provide local businesses with more relief as impacts are already being felt. Typhoon Podul has added more damage to southeastern Taiwan, setting back post-storm recovery efforts in the southwest. TaiwanPlus explores reports of tracking devices installed in U.S. export-controlled chips bound for China and what this could mean for the supply chain.  Plus:  - A Taiwanese athlete has won silver in the men’s speed skating 200-meter dual time trial at the 2025 World Games.  - Advocates remember Taiwan's 'comfort women,' 80 years after the end of World War II. - TaiwanPlus heads to Japan to tell the story of Japanese emperor Hirohito’s surrender in World War II, and explore how it’s shaped Taiwan today.