U.S. tariff threat puts pressure on Taiwan’s export strategy and TSMC investment plans

On April 9th, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Taiwanese products if Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) does not invest in building a plant in the US This move has sparked significant concerns for Taiwan, especially since its industrial products are primarily exported to the US The question now is: who else can Taiwan sell to? The challenge of diversifying markets and mitigating risks has become a critical issue for the island’s economy.