Trump admin signs trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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In late 2025, the Trump administration and Taiwan signed a trade agreement aimed at reducing Taiwan's tariff barriers. Under the deal, Taiwan will eliminate or lower tariffs on 99% of its goods. The agreement, facilitated by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, sets Taiwan's export tax rate to the US at 15% or the "Most Favoured Nation" rate. The US remains reliant on Taiwan for computer chip production, contributing to a significant trade imbalance. The signing, attended by officials from both sides, precedes President Trump's planned visit to China in April, signaling a potential strengthening of US-Taiwan economic ties.

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Japan 40% China 40% South Korea 40% Yang Jen-ni 50% Cheng Li-chun 50% Jamieson Greer 50% Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States 60% American Institute in Taiwan 60% US Trade Representative 70% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×690% Taiwan ×790%

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trade deal 100% tariff barriers 90% taiwan 90% united states 80% trade imbalance 70% computer chips 60% exports 50% economic relationship 50% asia-pacific region 40%

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