Taiwan's APEC representative discusses chips with US Treasury's Bessent:
The island's exports to the United States, apart from semiconductors ...
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Taiwan-US Talks on Chips and Tariffs at APEC SummitTaiwan and the US discussed tech cooperation and tariff cuts during a 40-minute meeting at the 2025 APEC summit in South Korea.
Key FactsNov 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Taiwan’s APEC representative Lin Hsin-i held a detailed discussion with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about semiconductor supply chains and technology cooperation.
- Exports from Taiwan to the United States, excluding semiconductors, currently face a 20% tariff, which Taiwan aims to reduce.
- The US expressed strong interest in the history and growth of Taiwan’s advanced semiconductor sector during the talks.
- China will host the 2026 APEC summit in Shenzhen and has provided assurances regarding participant safety despite ongoing tensions with Taiwan.
He said, 'I was really intrigued to hear how you built up your high-tech semiconductor cluster - how it developed and the history behind it.' He listened with great interest.— Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan's APEC representative, discussing the interest of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
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