US$250bn credit to help firms raise funds: expertsA BOOST: The mechanism could help smaller companies obtain lower borrowing costs, making it easier for big firms like TSMC to expand overseas, an economist saidStaff writer, with CNAA US$250 billion credit guarantee the government has agreed to in a tariff deal with the US is expected to help enterprises raise funds to facilitate their investments in the US, experts said. As part of the deal, Taiwanese semiconductor, electronics manufacturing service, artificial intelligence and energy companies would invest US$250 billion directly in the US. The government has pledged to provide up to US$250 billion in credit guarantees to financial institutions to support US-bound investments by companies in the semiconductor and information and communication technology sectors. The government’s credit guarantee is feasible, as Taiwan already operates similar mechanisms to support domestic small and medium-sized enterprises, Lo said. Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) on Friday wrote on social media that the credit guarantee aims to help enterprises extend their reach globally and does not mean the government would carelessly throw the money around.

Source: Taipei Times January 18, 2026 17:16 UTC