# Taiwan agrees to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers on US goods.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-02-13 · International Business Times*

## Key points

- The US and Taiwan agreed to a 15% tariff on most Taiwanese exports to the US.
- Taiwan will remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers for US goods, expanding access for American industries.
- Taiwan pledged $250 billion in investments and up to $250 billion in credit guarantees for US expansion.
- TSMC committed $165 billion to US projects, taking a central role in semiconductor manufacturing expansion.
- Taiwan may receive preferential treatment in the US Section 232 semiconductor import investigation under this agreement.

**Companies:** TSMC, Nvidia, AMD
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

[Read the full story on International Business Times](https://www.ibtimes.com/trump-administration-secures-taiwan-trade-agreement-15-tariff-rate-3797333)

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