U.S. and Taiwan sign landmark trade pact to slash tariffs and boost investment

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U.S. and Taiwan sign landmark trade pact to slash tariffs and boost investment

Luke Juricic

Fri, February 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM GMT+9 2 min read

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Investing.com – The United States and Taiwan finalized a landmark reciprocal trade agreement on Thursday, signaling a strategic deepening of economic ties and a mutual commitment to lowering long-standing market barriers. Signed in Washington under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), the deal establishes a framework for billions of dollars in new energy and technology investments.

The agreement formalizes a significant reduction in tariffs for Taiwanese goods, lowering rates to 15% from the previous 20% level. In exchange, Taipei has pledged an extensive purchasing program, including $44 billion in American liquefied natural gas and crude oil, alongside $15 billion in civil aircraft and parts to be acquired by 2029.

Beyond commodity purchases, the pact focuses heavily on securing high-technology supply chains and enhancing industrial cooperation between the two partners. “The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Taiwan will eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers facing U.S. exports to Taiwan, furthering opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, fishermen, workers, small businesses, and manufacturers,” stated USTR Jamieson Greer.

Taiwan further committed to investing roughly $25 billion in American power-generation equipment over the next several years. This capital influx is expected to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing while providing Taiwan with the critical infrastructure necessary to sustain its own industrial growth and energy security requirements.

A central component of the deal involves the removal of non-tariff barriers that have historically hindered American exports, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors. Taipei will eliminate quantitative restrictions on U.S. motor vehicles and has agreed to open its markets further to American beef, dairy, pork, and medical products.

Ambassador Greer emphasized that the deal reflects a broader strategic vision for the region under the current administration’s trade policy. “President Trump’s leadership in the Asia-Pacific region continues to generate prosperous trade ties for the United States with important partners across Asia, while further advancing the economic and national security interests of the American people,” Greer noted.

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