Tariffs lowered, but semiconductor investments increased
From Taiwan This Week by ICRT
January 16, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the finalization of a trade deal between Taiwan and the US, the special defense budget, and plans for a smoke-free city in Taipei.
We talk Taiwan and the US finalizing a trade deal, questions over the special defense budget, and plans to create a 'smoke-free city' in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Topics covered
- trade deal
- semiconductors
- defense budget
- smoke-free city
- Taiwan-US relations
Keywords
- tariffs
- semiconductors
- trade deal
- defense budget
- smoke-free city
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Taiwan, US
Places: Taipei
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