US tariffs closely monitored, Lai saysCHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: The government has a full grasp of the latest developments and is prepared for a turbulent global trade environment, Lai saidBy Fion Khan / Staff writer, with CNAPresident William Lai (賴清德) yesterday said the government is closely monitoring the follow-up measures of the White House amid tariff shifts, adding that Taipei is in close contact with the US to ensure Taiwan’s most-favorable treatment would not be compromised. Premier Cho Jung-tai, third left, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, center, and members of Taiwan’s US tariffs negotiation team hold a meeting in Taipei on Saturday night. The negotiation team has brought fruitful results after two phases of negotiations with the US, laying a beneficial foundation in dealing with the new situation, he said. Facing a dynamic global trade situation amid US tariff changes, the government has to monitor changes, safeguard achievements and respond prudently, he said. The most-favored nation status secured by the negotiation team under Section 232 would not be affected by the US Supreme Court’s ruling, she said.

Source: Taipei Times February 22, 2026 16:54 UTC