The United States and Taiwan signed a landmark trade agreement worth $250 billion on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The deal involves reducing tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent, aligning with other key Asia-Pacific partners such as Japan and South Korea.
In exchange, Taiwanese companies have committed to making substantial investments within the US, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and energy. This development marks a significant turning point in US industrial strategy, signalling a shift towards reshoring high-tech manufacturing and fostering closer economic ties with Taiwan.
