📊Executive Summary

The article discusses the implications of the Trump Administration's global trade policy, particularly the tariffs imposed on various trade partners, including Taiwan. The tariffs, which range from 10% to 50%, significantly impact Taiwan's semiconductor industry, which relies heavily on exports to the US. Currently, semiconductors are temporarily exempt from these tariffs, but this exemption is expected to be short-lived. The article highlights the urgency for Taiwan to negotiate favorable terms with the US to avoid a return to a 32% tariff rate, which would severely affect its semiconductor exports. This situation places Taiwan's semiconductor industry at a critical juncture, necessitating close monitoring by procurement teams....