Foreign media: The US will offer Taiwan "most favorable tariffs", in exchange for Taiwan's investment in the US

The US has gradually released tariffs on Asian countries, but the final tariff rate for Taiwan remains undisclosed. However, sources said that the US will offer Taiwan "most favorable tariffs" in exchange for Taiwan's investment in the US.

Does Taiwan also apply the Japan-South Korea agreement framework?

With the August 1st negotiation deadline set by Trump approaching its final countdown, Taiwan has not yet reached an agreement with the US. Reuters reported that the outcome of the negotiations could affect Taiwan's future trade strategy and its position in the global supply chain, which is crucial for Taiwan's export-oriented economy.

A person familiar with the US-Taiwan negotiations told Bloomberg that the Trump administration currently proposes to give Taiwan "best tariff treatment," but did not specify the exact figures. Taiwanese officials speculate that it may be close to the 15% tariff rate Japan received. Sources also added that after Japan agreed to invest $55 billion in a US fund, the US also asked Taiwan to increase its investment.

American political media Politico cited a source familiar with the Taiwan-US negotiations, saying, "The US trade negotiators are squeezing Taiwan like a lemon... The US hopes to fully enter the Taiwan market."

Reuters on Wednesday (30th) cited four sources reporting that the delegation led by Taiwan's Deputy Premier Zheng Lijun is still in the US negotiating tariff issues with the Trump administration.

Taiwan's Executive Yuan confirmed the news on the 30th, stating that Taiwan adheres to the principles of "deepening Taiwan-US economic and trade relations" and "mutual benefit and complementarity," and promotes balanced bilateral trade between Taiwan and the US, as well as cooperation between Taiwan and the US in multiple areas such as technology and national security.

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