Critically, the ruling against the use of IEEPA to unilaterally impose broad tariffs means that similar programs would need a clear and alternative legal basis involving congressional approval. It does not mean that the tariffs would disappear altogether, or that Trump is out of other options. Trade structures that emerge in the wake of Trump’s barrage of tariffs are unlikely to return to their previous arrangement. Technology transfers and establishing fabs in the US are aimed more at long-term strategic positioning than merely responding to tariffs. For Taiwanese corporations, right now is a moment for adjustment after the stress test of Trump’s tariff war.

Source: Taipei Times February 23, 2026 16:05 UTC