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Taiwan stands firm on US investment commitments, pursuing strategic high-tech partnership amid legal shifts

Taiwan’s tariff negotiations with the US initially yielded relatively favorable terms, bringing Taiwan’s export tariffs in line with those of Japan and South Korea. However, a recent US Supreme Court ruling has complicated the outcome. While 70% of Taiwan’s exports—primarily electronics and components—remain duty-free under International Trade Administration (ITA) rules, new uncertainties have emerged that could influence Taiwan’s trade strategy going forward.