# The U.S. will remove derivative aluminum, steel and copper duties from aircraft components.

*business · news · 2026-05-28 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- The U.S. will remove derivative aluminum, steel, and copper tariffs from Taiwanese aircraft components.
- Sectoral levies on Taiwanese auto parts, timber, lumber, and wood derivatives are being modified.
- The combined tariff rate on affected Taiwanese goods will be capped at 15%.
- These tariff adjustments are part of implementing a previously agreed U.S.-Taiwan trade deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is removing some tariffs on imports from Taiwan to implement parts of a trade deal previously agreed between Washington and Taipei. The U.S. will remove derivative aluminum, steel and copper duties from aircraft components imported from Taiwan, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register. Washington is also modifying sectoral levies on Taiwanese auto parts, timber, lumber and wood derivative products. The combined rate on applied goods will be capped at 15%.

**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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