Taiwan-US Relations

Semiconductor Exemption Offers Little Relief From 'Unreasonable' U.S. Tariffs

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By Klein Wang/Kris Ma/Chris Gorin

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President Lai Ching-te has called a new 32% tariff by the United States on most Taiwanese goods “unreasonable,” warning that the move could hurt Taiwan’s economy. Semiconductors, Taiwan’s biggest export to the U.S., are exempt for now, but concerns remain as President Donald Trump signals more chip-specific tariffs may follow.