AmCham Taiwan Welcomes U.S.–Taiwan Tariff Deal, Urges Progress on Tax Treaty

The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) on Jan. 16 welcomed a newly reached tariff arrangement between the United States and Taiwan, saying the agreement would bring greater predictability for international businesses operating across the bilateral trade corridor.

The arrangement, finalized after multiple rounds of negotiations, includes a reduction in Taiwan’s baseline tariffs as well as provisions tied to investment and supply-chain cooperation. AmCham said the measures would help align Taiwan’s tariff treatment more closely with that applied to other major U.S. economic partners, easing long-term planning for companies with cross-border operations.

“The announced reduction in Taiwan’s baseline tariffs is a constructive step toward reducing uncertainty,” said Anita Chen, chairperson of AmCham Taiwan. Greater alignment in trade treatment, she added, would give companies more confidence when making investment decisions.

According to the Chamber, key elements of the arrangement are closely linked to the semiconductor supply chain and the broader technology ecosystem. Effective implementation, it said, will be critical—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, which play a central role in these industries.

To fully realize the benefits of the tariff deal, AmCham renewed its call for the timely passage of the U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation. The Chamber said a tax treaty would help reduce investment friction, accelerate capital deployment, and support execution of the cross-border investments envisioned under the new arrangement.

While semiconductors remain a focal point of U.S.–Taiwan economic cooperation, AmCham emphasized that the relationship extends beyond the chip industry. Continued U.S. investment in advanced manufacturing, services, and innovation-driven sectors, it said, reflects Taiwan’s broader strengths as an open and resilient economy.

As the arrangement moves into further legislative review, AmCham said it would continue engaging with policymakers in both Washington and Taipei. The Chamber reiterated that deeper cooperation should reinforce the principles of open markets and rules-based trade that have long underpinned Taiwan’s economic growth.