Six months after the initial implementation of the US’ reciprocal tariff policy, uncertainty remains. Comparatively, the tariff provisions of ART are more favorable than the previous reciprocal tariff arrangement and the current 15 percent global tariff rate. Without ART, Taiwan would likely continue facing persistent demands to open markets for rice, pork, beef and other products. At the very least, the 27 important agricultural categories would face no further pressure to liberalize in the near term. Had it not been for the window of opportunity created by Trump’s tariff storm, it is unlikely Taipei would have concluded a Taiwan-US trade agreement within 10 months.

Source: Taipei Times March 02, 2026 17:57 UTC