Taiwan VP: US Chip Tariffs Won’t Hit Exports Under January Deal
Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun says semiconductor exports to the US are protected under a January investment MoU, with tariff exemptions for auto parts and wood products.
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Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun says semiconductor exports to the US are protected under a January investment MoU, with tariff exemptions for auto parts and wood products.
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