US–Taiwan Tech Ties: $250bn Semiconductor Deal Signed
The Trump administration has signed a major trade agreement with Taiwan aimed at strengthening domestic semiconductor production in the United States. According to the US Department of Commerce, Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies will directly invest $250 billion in the US semiconductor industry under the deal. TechCrunch reported the development.
The investment will focus on semiconductors, energy, and artificial intelligence–driven manufacturing and innovation, the Commerce Department said. Currently, more than half of the world’s semiconductors are produced in Taiwan, making the partnership strategically significant for Washington.
To further encourage future investments, Taiwan has also agreed to provide an additional $250 billion in loan guarantees, according to the announcement. However, the timeline for the full implementation of the investment has not yet been specified.
In return, the United States will invest in Taiwan’s semiconductor, defense, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and biotechnology sectors, though no specific financial figures have been disclosed.
A day before the agreement was announced, the Trump administration stated that only 10 percent of semiconductors are currently produced in the United States, warning that heavy reliance on foreign supply poses serious risks to both the economy and national security. The announcement also included plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on advanced AI chips, with indications that further tariffs could follow once trade negotiations with other countries are concluded.
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