US and Taiwan trade deal cuts tariff on most Taiwan goods to 15% and sets US$250 billion chip investment pledge

On January 15, 2026 the US Commerce Department announced a trade deal that caps tariffs on most Taiwanese goods at 15%, down from 20%. Chipmakers that expand US production get relief on tariffs for imported chips, and Taiwanese companies pledge at least US$250 billion of new US investment. Taiwan also offers at least US$250 billion in credit guarantees for the US chip supply chain.

• Tariff on most Taiwan goods: 20% down to 15%
• Taiwanese firms pledge at least US$250 billion of new US investment
• Taiwan credit guarantees of at least US$250 billion
• Chipmakers expanding US production can avoid tariffs on some imports; generic drugs and aircraft parts at 0%