Taiwan is tackling Trump's tariffs threat

Taiwan is tackling Donald Trump's tariffs threat
Taiwan's economy performed well last year, due to a resilient export industry and an increase in Taiwanese businesses' production flexibility following the US-China trade frictions. But the spectre of US President Donald Trump's tariffs hangs over the island.
Trump’s steel tariffs to put Taiwan on equal footing: Association
A move by US President Donald Trump to slap a 25 percent tariff on all steel imports is expected to place Taiwan-made steel, which already has a 25 percent tariff, on an equal footing, the Taiwan Steel & Iron Industries Association said yesterday.
Taiwan and TSMC push back against Donald Trump's proposed chip tariffs
Taiwan and its leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC, are pushing back against Trump’s proposed semiconductor tariffs, warning they could disrupt global chip supply chains and US-Taiwan trade relations,
Taiwan makes new offer to US in response to Trump tariff threats
Taiwanese authorities have reached out to the US and offered to buy more natural gas in response to threats from President Donald Trump to launch heavy tariffs.
Taiwan sends officials to US to discuss possible Trump tariffs
Taiwan has sent officials to Washington to discuss possible U.S. tariffs by President Donald Trump, and has made preparations should they be imposed, Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Saturday.
Donald Trump's Tariffs on Taiwan Microchips Spark Shock
Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on Taiwan comes as China made significant breakthroughs with AI development.
Taiwan and TSMC scramble to head off Donald Trump’s tariff threat
It is a coincidence that Taiwan’s deputy economy minister Cynthia Kiang arrives in Washington on Tuesday, just as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s board meets for the first time in Arizona. But the goal of Kiang’s talks with US officials is very similar to that of board meeting at TSMC’s huge new Arizona chip complex: to minimise the threat posed by tariffs planned by US President Donald Trump.
World leaders vow retaliation against Trump tariffs
World leaders are reacting strongly to Trump’s March 12 executive order on metal tariffs. Germany warns of a unified European response, signaling the start of possible global tariff wars.
Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plans could hit some US allies hard
Donald Trump's focus this week on reciprocal tariffs could upend US trading relationships around the globe, with some close allies likely to see an increase in duties.
Trump announces new tariffs against China
President Donald Trump says he is posed to impose more taxes on foreign goods from China as new Chinese retaliatory tariffs hit the United States.
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