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U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal Boosts Semiconductors Amid Iran Sanctions

1/16/2026

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Taiwan Trade Agreement

The U.S. and Taiwan finalized a trade deal on January 15, 2026, reducing tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductor exports and promoting U.S. investments.
Taiwanese chipmakers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, will benefit from lower taxes and commit at least $250 billion to expand U.S. production.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Iran targeting shipping and energy firms amid protests and advised Al Udeid Air Base personnel in Qatar to leave.

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U.S. Supports Peru

The U.S. State Department approved a $1.5 billion sale of equipment and services to Peru to support relocating the naval base in Callao.
The move would expand Callao port's capacity, boosting competitiveness against the Chinese-built Chancay mega-port.
The Pentagon said the sale aligns with U.S. policy by bolstering security and stability in South America.
Callao port, operated by APM Terminals and DP World, opened routes from China and South Korea.

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Taiwan Trade Agreement

The U.S. and Taiwan finalized a trade deal on January 15, 2026, reducing tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductor exports and promoting U.S. investments.
Taiwanese chipmakers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, will benefit from lower taxes and commit at least $250 billion to expand U.S. production.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Iran targeting shipping and energy firms amid protests and advised Al Udeid Air Base personnel in Qatar to leave.

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