Taiwan’s CommonWealth (天下) magazine is an indispensable source for business reporting in the country — and now an essential window on how Trump’s tariffs are affecting the domestic economy. The magazine’s recent coverage after Trump’s first round of announced tariffs reported that Taiwan faced a steep 32 percent duty — higher than Japan or South Korea — creating immediate strategic dilemmas for manufacturers. The magazine’s reporting suggests companies are pursuing two main responses: accelerating investment in US production, or shifting operations to lower-tariff countries. Some English-language articles, like this one, are available on their website.
