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US and Taiwan Finalize Trade Deal, Cut Tariffs

PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2026, 5:40 PM ET

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Washington, The Trump administration signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan on Thursday that sets a 15% U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports and commits Taiwan to reduce or eliminate tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. The U.S. Trade Representative said Taiwan agreed to boost purchases of U.S. products from 2025 through 2029, including $44.4 billion of liquefied natural gas and crude oil, $15.2 billion of civil aircraft and engines, and $25.2 billion of power equipment and generators. The pact formalizes a framework announced in January and awaits Taiwan's legislature review. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research sources.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

January: Initial trade framework announced to lower tariffs between the U.S. and Taiwan.
First 11 months of 2025: U.S.-Taiwan trade gap reached nearly $127 billion (Census Bureau).
Feb 12–13: USTR released final reciprocal agreement confirming a 15% U.S. tariff and Taiwan commitments.
Agreement commits Taiwan to multiyear purchases of specified U.S. goods for 2025–2029.
The pact was signed under AIT/Taipei representative offices and now awaits Taiwan legislature review.

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Who Benefited

U.S. energy, aerospace and industrial equipment companies secured multiyear purchase commitments totaling tens of billions of dollars, while U.S. exporters gain improved access thanks to Taiwan’s tariff reductions and parity with regional competitors.

Who Impacted

Taiwan’s previous tariff protections on some agricultural imports were immediately reduced or eliminated, affecting sectors that had benefitted from higher import tariffs on beef, dairy and corn.

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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Taiwan’s previous tariff protections on some agricultural imports were immediately reduced or eliminated, affecting sectors that had benefitted from higher import tariffs on beef, dairy and corn.