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Taiwan Screw Manufacturers Face Crisis from 50% Tariffs

9/22/2025

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Story summary

Tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum, effective June 2025, threaten the survival of Taiwanese screw manufacturers.
Taiwan has been the United States' top source of screws and metal fasteners for over 30 years.
In southern Taiwan, 1,500 screw manufacturing companies employ 12.5% of the region's population.
Industrial areas like Lujhu and Gangshan are heavily affected by the tariffs.

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Story summary

Tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum, effective June 2025, threaten the survival of Taiwanese screw manufacturers.
Taiwan has been the United States' top source of screws and metal fasteners for over 30 years.
In southern Taiwan, 1,500 screw manufacturing companies employ 12.5% of the region's population.
Industrial areas like Lujhu and Gangshan are heavily affected by the tariffs.