US 301 Tariffs Set 10% Rate for Taiwan, Target Thailand

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is applying Section 301 investigations to address alleged forced‑labor practices and structural overcapacity in foreign supply chains. Taiwan has been granted a 10 % tariff rate that does not stack with its most‑favoured‑nation (MFN) duty, along with specific exemption lists, as confirmed by Deputy Premier Cheng Li‑chun.

Thai media report that the USTR may add Thailand to the 301 inquiry, focusing on sectors such as seafood processing, labour‑intensive manufacturing, and industries like steel, petrochemicals and electronics that are deemed to have excess production capacity. If included, additional tariffs or import restrictions could be imposed, affecting both Thai firms and foreign companies operating in Thailand that supply the U.S. market.