Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.

Taiwan promises to support chip industry amid US tariff threats. Taiwan's trade surplus with US surged 83% in 2024, with exports reaching $111.4B.

Duties would raise prices for a range of consumer goods, while scaring off further Taiwanese investments in the U.S., experts warn.