Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Taiwan Reports 'Constructive Progress' in US Trade Talks
Taiwan and the United States are having trade talks to sort out some tariffs, or extra taxes, that were put on products from Taiwan.
They have made good progress in the second round of talks in Washington.
Before these talks, the U.S. had placed a 32% tax on certain Taiwanese goods.
A big company from Taiwan called TSMC, which makes important computer parts for companies like Apple, plans to invest a lot of money in the United States to build new factories and create jobs.
Taiwan reports 'constructive progress' in recent trade talks with the US.
The talks were held in Washington in the second round.
The US imposed a 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports, paused for 90 days.
First round of talks happened last month in South Korea.
TSMC plans major investments in Arizona, including new facilities.
- Who
- Taiwanese and US trade representatives.
- What
- Trade talks between Taiwan and the US to discuss tariffs.
- When
- Second round of talks held recently, the first last month.
- Where
- Washington and Jeju, South Korea.
- Why
- To discuss and potentially resolve tariffs imposed by the US.
- Tariff Imposed
- 32%
- Tariff Status
- Paused for 90 days
- Company Investment
- TSMC will invest $165 billion
- Investment Location
- Arizona
- Talk Round
- Second