Taiwan and the US have finished discussions on tariff technicalities and have agreed on matters such as non-tariff trade barriers, with the outcome awaiting the US decision-making process, Taiwan's cabinet announced on Thursday. Taiwanese goods faced a 32 per cent tariff threat from US President Donald Trump, but he later paused the plan for 90 days. Taiwan has been in tariff discussions with Washington since then. "Investment and purchase issues have also been discussed," said a spokesperson, adding that both sides have discussed a joint statement. A trade delegation, headed by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun, engaged in four rounds of negotiations with US officials, including US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as stated by Taiwan's cabinet. Taiwan has been working to enhance its trade relationships with key partners, especially the US, which is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner following China, in response to increasing geopolitical and economic challenges. Attribution: Reuters Subediting: M. S. Salama
