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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated that Trump’s tariff policy will not be postponed and will continue to be implemented within a matter of days to weeks. This policy takes effect on April 9 and imposes a 10% basic tariff on products from more than 180 countries globally, with a higher tax rate on goods from about 60 countries, and Taiwan's tariff rate is set at 32%. Despite over 50 countries seeking trade negotiations, Raimondo emphasized that this strategy is serious and aims to enhance U.S. self-sufficiency in key industries such as pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and semiconductors. She also mentioned that semiconductors may be included in the taxable range in the future. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated that Taiwan will not impose retaliatory tariffs and plans to seek tariff negotiations to protect national interests.

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, recently stated that Trump's tariff policy will not be postponed, emphasizing that it "will absolutely continue to be implemented for days or even weeks." U.S. President Trump has implemented reciprocal tariffs on global trade partners to further promote trade protectionism, firmly believing that this will ultimately benefit the United States. The new tariff policy is set to take effect on April 9, with over 50 countries having contacted the White House seeking negotiation opportunities.

Under the new policy, the U.S. imposes a baseline tariff of 10% on goods from more than 180 countries, with higher reciprocal tariffs applied to about 60 countries, including a 32% tariff on Taiwan. White House economic officials pointed out that although many countries are prepared to negotiate, Ross reiterated the seriousness of this policy, stating that "this is not a joke."

He also mentioned that Trump aims to strengthen the United States' self-sufficiency in key industries such as pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and semiconductors, which will in turn promote the recovery of manufacturing and employment. Although semiconductors are currently not subject to tariffs, Ross noted that the Trump administration will deeply study this area and may possibly include it in the tariff category in the future. He emphasized that Trump would consider moving semiconductor manufacturing from Taiwan back to the United States.

In response to this tax impact, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te proposed five countermeasures, emphasizing that Taiwan will not retaliate against the United States and will continue to invest in the U.S. as long as it aligns with Taiwan's overall interests. Additionally, President Lai suggested starting bilateral "zero tariffs" negotiations based on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement model.

• The tariff policy will take effect on April 9.
• The U.S. imposes a 10% tariff on goods from more than 180 countries.
• Taiwan is subject to a 32% reciprocal tariff.
• Over 50 countries have begun trade negotiations with the U.S.
• The Trump administration will focus on the semiconductor industry.