Estados Unidos y Taiwán firman acuerdo sobre aranceles e inversiones en chips y tecnología
EEUU y Taiwán firman acuerdo sobre aranceles e inversiones en tecnología Foto: AFP
TL;DR
- Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement concerning artificial intelligence chips.
- The deal includes reduced tariffs on Taiwanese products entering the US and increased Taiwanese investment in the United States.
- Taiwan aims to maintain its position as the world's most important producer of AI chips.
- The US Department of Commerce stated the agreement will drive a 'massive reshoring of the U.S. semiconductor sector'.
- Tariffs on Taiwanese goods will be reduced to 15%, down from the current 20%.
- Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies are expected to make direct investments totaling at least $250 billion in the US.
- Taiwan will also provide credit guarantees of at least $250 billion to facilitate additional investments by Taiwanese companies.
- The agreement's goal is to bring 40% of Taiwan's supply chain and production to the US for self-sufficiency.
- TSMC, a major Taiwanese chip producer, is mentioned in relation to potential expansion in Arizona.
- The deal requires approval from the Taiwanese Parliament, where concerns about losing industry dominance have been raised.