Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 09:50 AM

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In January 2026, the United States and Taiwan finalized a trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties and bolstering the US semiconductor industry. The deal involves Taiwan investing at least $250 billion in the US, focusing on semiconductors, energy, and AI, along with providing credit guarantees for further investment in the US semiconductor supply chain. In return, the US will reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%. The agreement seeks to improve US access to Taiwan's dominant semiconductor industry, a critical component of the global economy, while Taiwan aims to remain the world's main semiconductor supplier. The US Commerce Department stated the deal will strengthen US economic resilience, create jobs, and bolster national security.

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