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Trump Imposes 20% Tariffs on Taiwan Goods Sparking Economic Tension and Semiconductor Supply Chain Concerns

Trump Imposes 20% Tariffs on Taiwan Goods Sparking Economic Tension and Semiconductor Supply Chain Concerns

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Listeners, today is September 8, 2025, and the Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker brings you the latest headlines and insights on U.S.–Taiwan trade tensions, tariffs, and their impact under the Trump administration.

The big story continues to be President Trump’s implementation of a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on most Taiwanese goods exported to the United States, a rate that officially took effect on August 7. This new tariff comes after months of negotiation and replaces an earlier proposed 32 percent tariff that initially shocked Taiwanese industries but notably excluded semiconductor products, the island’s top export. The Trump administration claimed these measures were necessary to counter what it characterized as unfair trade practices and Taiwan’s dominance in the global semiconductor supply chain, while also pressing Taipei to boost defense spending and U.S. imports.

Taiwan’s government, calling the tariffs “unreasonable,” decided not to retaliate with its own measures. Instead, it sought to appease Washington by offering to remove all tariffs on U.S. goods and by pledging to purchase more American products. According to Wikipedia’s summary on Trump’s second administration, Premier Cho Jung-tai responded by convening an emergency meeting with legislative leaders and unveiling an NT$88 billion plan to stabilize the economy and support industries most affected by the change. Despite these efforts, Kao Shien-quey, deputy head of Taiwan’s National Development Council, warned that if the tariffs remain in place, Taiwan’s manufacturing sector could see a drop in production value by as much as 5 percent.

U.S.–Taiwan trade talks have so far produced only partial relief. The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan and Taiwanese officials continue to urge Washington to reduce or end the new tariffs, but for now, every Taiwanese export to the U.S.—outside the crucial semiconductor sector—faces a 20 percent duty, plus whatever Most-Favored-Nation tariffs were already in place.

According to Spreaker’s Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, this has already triggered manufacturing contraction and economic pressure in Taiwan, especially in traditional industries and agriculture. So far, the tech sector remains resilient, with Taiwanese chipmakers still expanding capital spending to meet global demand—a silver lining as the world closely watches U.S.–China trade maneuvering.

The situation remains fluid and politically sensitive. The Financial Times and other sources caution that under President Trump, Taiwan’s strategic interests can get caught up in broader negotiations with China or used as bargaining chips for other American priorities. Congress has expressed bipartisan support for Taiwan, but major decisions are being handled transactionally, depending on perceived leverage and benefits for the U.S. itself.

Domestic uncertainty continues for Taiwan. Its central bank, according to CNA, is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, preferring to wait for more economic data on how exports and GDP perform under this new tariff regime. Meanwhile, public debate has intensified, with opposition parties accusing the government of being unprepared for Washington’s abrupt policy shifts.

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