US-Taiwan Seal Landmark Trade Deal: Tariffs Cut to 15% for $250 Billion Investment

• The US and Taiwan have signed a trade deal, reducing reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan from 20% to 15%.
• Taiwan's tech industry, including TSMC, committed to a $250 billion investment in the US for advanced semiconductors, energy, and AI.
• The deal includes $250 billion in credit guarantees for the US semiconductor supply chain, with TSMC expected to build more plants in Arizona.
• US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Taiwan agreed to the investment to avoid potential 100% tariffs.
• In return, the US capped tariffs on Taiwanese auto parts, timber, and wood products at 15%, and zero-rated generic pharma and ingredients.

Why It Matters: US-Taiwan trade deal cuts tariffs to 15% for $250 billion investment, boosting US tech and manufacturing.