Taiwan Seeks Answers After Supreme Court Ruling Shakes U.S. Tariffs

Taiwan is seeking urgent clarification from Washington after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff authority, injecting uncertainty into existing trade arrangements.

Following the ruling, Trump invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a temporary 15 percent global tariff.

Taiwanese officials said previously negotiated trade and investment agreements remain intact but acknowledged concerns over whether exemptions would hold under a new legal framework.

Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trump’s tariff powers https://t.co/C5hdIJPOsT

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) February 23, 2026

Premier Cho Jung-tai said Taipei has contacted U.S. officials to understand the legal basis of the move. President William Lai Ching-te sought to reassure the public, saying Taiwan is prepared and determined to preserve its trade advantages.

Opposition lawmakers warned the ruling undermines the legal foundation of the Taiwan-U.S. tariff deal and called for transparency and possible renegotiation. Analysts said the decision signals continued volatility in U.S. trade policy, raising risks for export-dependent economies like Taiwan.

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