Commentary: Taiwan secures most-favored-treatment with tariffs but loses investment edge in China and Vietnam

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By Charlene ChenJan 21, 2026, 7:17 am109 pts
On January 16, 2026, Taiwan and the US finalized a trade agreement that cuts tariffs on Taiwanese exports to the US to 15% without stacking. The US also pledged most-favored-nation status and duty-free quotas for Taiwan under Section 232 semiconductor-related tariffs regardless of future rate changes. This…

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