‘Treated like servants’: Taiwan on edge as US tariff deadline passes
South China Morning PostTuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00:21 PM
Taiwan is on pins and needles as the deadline for U.S. tariff negotiations passes, with fears mounting that the island could face steep tariffs of 25% or more—far worse than the 10% they’d hoped for. The tension comes from Trump’s aggressive trade policy, which gave countries 90 days to renegotiate terms or face retaliatory tariffs. Now that the clock’s run out, Taiwan’s exporters and economy are bracing for potential fallout.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about Taiwan’s delicate position in global trade. As a major tech and manufacturing hub, higher tariffs could ripple through supply chains, hitting everything from semiconductors to consumer electronics. And with China always looming in the background, the stakes feel even higher for Taiwan’s economy and political standing.
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