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South Korea and Taiwan plan joint efforts to block U.S. semiconductor tariffs, as both seek favorable trade terms amid rising AI-driven chip demand.
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Seoul is considering coordinated efforts with Taiwan to counter potential U.S. semiconductor tariffs, as both nations negotiate separate deals with Washington.
South Korea recently secured a trade agreement that reduces tariffs on its chips in exchange for investments in U.S. strategic sectors, with a clause ensuring its treatment won’t be worse than that of any major chip exporter—widely seen as referring to Taiwan.
Taiwan’s officials claim a "consensus" has been reached with the U.S. to protect its semiconductor industry from tariffs, though no formal deal has been confirmed.
U.S. officials may delay imposing the tariffs, and South Korea’s chip exports to the U.S. surged 51.2% in October, driven by AI demand.
Corea del Sur y Taiwán planean esfuerzos conjuntos para bloquear los aranceles de semiconductores de los Estados Unidos, ya que ambos buscan condiciones comerciales favorables en medio de la creciente demanda de chips impulsados por IA.