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Taiwan Faces Economic Uncertainty as Trump Imposes New Tariffs Sparking Trade Tensions and Potential Market Disruption

Taiwan Faces Economic Uncertainty as Trump Imposes New Tariffs Sparking Trade Tensions and Potential Market Disruption

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 Welcome back to the Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker podcast. Today, we’re diving into the latest developments shaking up global trade and zeroing in on how President Trump’s new tariff policies are impacting Taiwan and its vital economic interests.

This spring has seen major waves for international commerce. It all started on April 2, 2025, when President Trump declared sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs targeting countries with significant trade surpluses with the US, and Taiwan was squarely in the crosshairs. The Trump administration announced a hefty 32 percent tariff on all imports from Taiwan—excluding semiconductors, a nod to Taiwan’s dominance in this critical industry. According to Wikipedia’s up-to-date summary on the issue, Taiwan’s government called these measures “unreasonable,” choosing not to retaliate but instead pledging to boost American imports and scrap tariffs on US goods in the hope of easing tensions.

The economic fallout was immediate. Taiwan’s stock market took a hit and uncertainty gripped manufacturers, especially as the Kuomintang opposition slammed President Lai Ching-te for what they viewed as an overreliance on US goodwill and an unprepared response. Premier Cho Jung-tai convened urgent cross-party meetings, putting forward an NT$88 billion stabilization plan to support industries and workforce sectors likely to be affected by the tariff hikes.

But just as the dust was starting to settle, the US made another pivot. As detailed by the Trade Compliance Resource Hub and summarized by Zonos, the White House put a 90-day pause on the country-specific 32 percent rate. In its place, a flat 10 percent tariff was set on all imports from most countries, including Taiwan, starting April 10. The only exceptions were China, Hong Kong, and Macau, which now face a staggering 125 percent rate. Notably, exemptions emerged for smartphones, computers, and some other select electronics—sectors where Taiwan is a global leader.

Despite the temporary reprieve, the uncertainty is casting a long shadow over Taiwan’s 2025 economic outlook. The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research now forecasts growth as low as 1.66 percent if current tariffs hold steady, with further declines possible if the more severe measures return. Deputy head of Taiwan’s National Development Council, Kao Shien-quey, warned that a full return to the 32 percent tariffs could cut manufacturing production values by around 5 percent.

President Lai has tried to strike a hopeful tone, publishing an op-ed in Bloomberg Opinion calling for deeper, fairer trade ties with the United States. But the road ahead looks anything but easy. Both US and Taiwanese officials are now bracing for challenging negotiations as American policy under Trump continues to prioritize “America First,” leaving partners like Taiwan working overtime to secure new, tailored deals.

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