# Taiwan

Type: government

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/taiwan
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## Timeline

- **2027-03-12**: Final Determination Deadline — Statutory deadline for the USTR to conclude the investigation and recommend actions.
- **2026-05-01**: Public Comment Period — Expected window for industry stakeholders to submit testimony on the impact of potential tariffs.
- **2026-03-12**: Investigation Launched — USTR officially opens Section 301 probes into 16 trading partners.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### U.S. Intelligence Downplays 2027 Taiwan Invasion Risk, Easing Supply Chain Fears
2026-03-19 06:55:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

A new U.S. intelligence assessment indicates that China is not currently planning a military invasion of Taiwan by 2027, a date previously cited as a high-risk window. This shift provides a critical reprieve for global supply chains and the semiconductor industry, which have been bracing for a potential catastrophic disruption in the Taiwan Strait.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-intel-taiwan-invasion-risk-2027

### US Launches Section 301 Trade Probe Against 16 Global Partners
2026-03-12 06:59:34 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The United States has initiated a broad Section 301 investigation into the trade practices of 16 key partners, including the European Union, China, India, and Taiwan. This move signals a significant escalation in US trade enforcement that could lead to new tariffs and major disruptions across global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-section-301-trade-probe-16-partners

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