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U.S. Eases Tariffs on Taiwanese Auto Parts, Wood and Aircraft Components

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The U.S. will ease several Section 232 tariffs on Taiwanese goods, according to a notice posted on the Federal Register.

Tariffs on certain Taiwanese automobile parts, timber, lumber, and wood derivative products will be reduced or capped at 15%. The U.S. will also remove derivative Section 232 tariffs on Taiwanese civil aircraft components made from steel, aluminum, and copper.

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 gives the president the permission to impose trade restrictions if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines that certain imports threaten to impair U.S. national security.

Taiwanese companies are expected to invest $250 billion in the United States to expand semiconductor and advanced technology production capacity.

The tariff modifications take effect retroactively from May 1, 2026.

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