The U.S. has introduced new tariff measures that could impact Taiwan's trade. Scholar Wong Lijung warns that this could reshape global supply chains.
In April 2025, the U.S. announced a global reciprocal tariff 'disaster.' This tariff measure could apply a 10% tariff to some Taiwanese products. Scholar Wong Lijung, based in the U.S., warns that this could reshape global supply chains. President Trump has decided to impose additional tariffs on 60 economies that have not implemented and effectively enforced regulations prohibiting the import of goods produced by forced labor. The tariff rate for Taiwanese products is the sum of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff and the Section 301 tariff. If the MFN tariff is less than 10%, the total tariff will be 10%. If the MFN tariff is 10% or more, the Section 301 tariff will be 0%.
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- Source: PR Times
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FAQ
What are the new tariff measures introduced by the U.S.?
The U.S. has decided to impose additional tariffs on 60 economies that have not implemented and effectively enforced regulations prohibiting the import of goods produced by forced labor, based on Section 301 of the Trade Act.
What is the tariff rate for Taiwan?
The tariff rate for Taiwanese products is the sum of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff and the Section 301 tariff. If the MFN tariff is less than 10%, the total tariff will be 10%. If the MFN tariff is 10% or more, the Section 301 tariff will be 0%.
What impact will this tariff measure have on Taiwan?
While Taiwan is in a relatively advantageous position, Wong Lijung has pointed out that this tariff could be used as a means of external pressure by the U.S.
What impact will this tariff measure have on the global supply chain?
This tariff measure could impact the procurement decisions for high-value-added products such as electronic components, AI servers, and semiconductor equipment, potentially reshaping the supply chain.
What stance has the U.S. Supreme Court taken on this tariff measure?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unconstitutional. As a result, President Trump has been forced to seek new legal grounds.
