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Trump’s Section 301 Tariffs Are Coming: How Will New 10%–12.5% Tariffs Impact Global Trade?
The Trump administration is shifting toward Section 301 as the foundation for a new long-term tariff framework. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies, covering most goods imported into the United States, while maintaining exemptions for semiconductors, energy products, medical goods, and critical minerals. This article summarizes the latest developments regarding the proposed Section 301 tariffs, the scope of exempt products, and the potential implications for Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Japan, and global supply chains. It also examines the future direction of Trump's tariff policy and the challenges businesses may face.
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2026/4/14
Grab Acquires foodpanda Taiwan Business: A Key Move Reshaping the Food Delivery Market Landscape
Grab’s $600 million acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business has become one of the most closely watched deals in the food delivery sector in recent years. The transaction not only reflects Delivery Hero’s strategic asset restructuring under capital pressure, but also marks Grab’s official expansion beyond Southeast Asia into East Asia. As the market structure is set to evolve, Taiwan’s delivery industry may shift from a duopoly toward competition between diversified ecosystems, with the competitive focus moving away from price subsidies to platform integration, user experience, and long-term profitability.
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2025/12/1
What is CPTPP, and Why Does Taiwan Want to Join?
CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) is one of the most significant regional trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region, currently encompassing 12 major member countries and accounting for approximately 13% of global GDP. This article provides a brief overview of CPTPP’s development history, core provisions, and its distinctions from RCEP. It also explains why Taiwan has actively sought to join in recent years. However, Taiwan faces several challenges in the application process, including political pressure from China, meeting the agreement’s high standards, and achieving consensus among existing member states. These factors will significantly impact Taiwan’s prospects for successfully joining CPTPP.
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2025/11/4
Trump’s Asia Economic and Trade Diplomacy
In early November, U.S. President Trump embarked on an Asia tour, visiting several countries and achieving notable progress in both diplomacy and trade. This article outlines newly updated U.S. economic and trade policies with Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China. These include: strengthening cooperation with Malaysia; enhancing defense ties with Japan; deepening industrial cooperation with South Korea; and resuming trade with China, signaling a de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war.
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2025/7/22
Introduction to Sea Limited: In-depth Analysis of Its Three Core Businesses — Shopee, Garena, and Monee
Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), headquartered in Singapore, operates across three core business segments: Shopee, its fast-growing e-commerce platform actively expanding into emerging global markets; Monee, a fintech platform that has evolved from a digital wallet into a full-scale payment and lending ecosystem; and Garena, its digital entertainment arm known for consistently releasing popular games. This article provides an in-depth overview of the company’s current revenue landscape and explores its future outlook along with potential competitive threats.
