US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Taiwan
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Taiwan makes the chips inside your iPhone, laptop, and car. A 32% tariff on semiconductors could raise the price of virtually every electronic device you buy, since Taiwan produces over 60% of the world's advanced chips.
Taiwan tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductors | 32% | USTR / official |
| Electronics | 32% | USTR / official |
| Machinery | 32% | USTR / official |
| Plastics | 32% | USTR / official |
| Optical Instruments | 32% | USTR / official |
Taiwan trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $252.4B 5th largest foreign holder
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $73.8B 2024 goods trade deficit
- U.S. Agency Bonds $32B Government-backed securities
Taiwan tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Taiwan?
Taiwan faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Semiconductors seeing the highest sector rate at 32%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Taiwan sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Semiconductors (32%), Electronics (32%), Machinery (32%).
What does Taiwan's tariff impact score mean?
33/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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