Taiwan-US deal seen boosting growthBloombergBarclays PLC raised its forecast for Taiwan’s growth after the nation reached a trade deal with the US, although the bank joined other forecasters in seeing some downward pressure on the New Taiwan dollar over the medium-term. Barclays raised its estimate for Taiwan’s GDP growth to 3.9 percent from 1.9 percent, the UK-based bank said in a report on Monday. Last week, Taiwan’s trade negotiators announced a deal with the US that would lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent from 20 percent. The most important outcome in the trade deal is the reduced uncertainties around semiconductor tariffs, according to Barclays. While overseas investment by Taiwanese slowed last year, it is likely to increase this year.

Source: Taipei Times January 20, 2026 16:39 UTC