Taiwan holds first trade talks with U.S. amid 32% Trump tariff threat

Topics include non-tariff barriers and export controls, island government says

Following a 90-day pause on new U.S. tariffs, Taiwan has begun fresh negotiations with the Tump administration. © Reuters

April 12, 2025 13:34 JST

TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.

While Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer facing tariffs of 32%, complained they were unfair, it moved quickly to lay out proposals with the United States, offering a zero-tariff regime and greater purchases and investments in the country.