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Trump Lifts Chip Tax, But Uncertainty Lingers for Taiwan

4/3/2025

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Taiwan's semiconductor sector breathes a sigh of relief as President Trump lifts a looming 32% export tax on chips, following TSMC's monumental $100 billion investment in Arizona. Yet, shadows of uncertainty linger, with potential future tariffs and U.S. calls for price cuts threatening the industry's fragile stability.

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Taiwan's semiconductor sector breathes a sigh of relief as President Trump lifts a looming 32% export tax on chips, following TSMC's monumental $100 billion investment in Arizona. Yet, shadows of uncertainty linger, with potential future tariffs and U.S. calls for price cuts threatening the industry's fragile stability.