US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs

The United States and Taiwan have signed a significant agreement aimed at reducing trade tariffs, with Taiwan committing to purchase approximately $85 billion worth of US energy, aircraft, and equipment in exchange for a 15 percent tariff rate.

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