This article, titled "Trump’s Anniversary: Taiwan’s Participation and Trump’s New Plan" (published January 2026), provides a retrospective and update on Taiwan-U.S. economic relations and President Trump’s international policy maneuvers during his first year back in office.
The key points are summarized below:
1. Taiwan-U.S. Tariff Agreement
* Negotiation Results: Following months of negotiations led by Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun and Chief Negotiator Yang Jen-ni, Taiwan and the U.S. reached a major trade breakthrough on January 15, 2026.
* The "15% Reciprocal Tariff": Taiwan’s export tariffs to the U.S. were reduced from peaks of 64% and 32% down to a final 15%. This rate is "non-stackable," meaning it aligns Taiwan with the treatment given to the EU, Japan, and South Korea.
* Semiconductor Protection: Taiwan secured "most-favored-treatment" and tax-free quotas for semiconductors and derivatives under U.S. Section 232 (national security) regulations.
* Industry Impact: The deal significantly benefits Taiwan’s traditional industries, including machine tools, auto parts, bicycles, and textiles, by making them more competitive against rivals from China and Vietnam.
2. Strategic "AI Partnership"
* The agreement elevates the bilateral relationship to an "AI Strategic Partnership."
* U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a massive semiconductor investment project involving $250 billion in corporate investment and $250 billion in Taiwan government-supported supply chain building within the U.S. to "bring chip production back home."
3. Trump's First Anniversary "365 Wins"
* The White House released a report claiming "365 wins in 365 days," highlighting achievements in border security, economic revitalization, energy dominance, and bureaucracy reduction.
* Greenland Negotiations: Trump reaffirmed his intent to legally acquire Greenland from Denmark for strategic defense, noting that a "framework" has been established with NATO.
4. New Global "Gaza Board of Peace"
* On January 22, 2026, Trump signed into existence the Gaza Board of Peace, a new international organization intended to consolidate ceasefires and potentially coordinate with the UN.
* The organization includes 19 founding member nations (such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Argentina). Permanent members are expected to contribute $1 billion.
* The article concludes by questioning how Taiwan might participate in this new international peace organization and what name (Taiwan or ROC) it would use to join.
5. Domestic Political Context
* The article defends the current administration’s (Premier Cho Jung-tai) negotiation results against criticism from opposition leaders (like KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen), arguing that the 15% tariff is a hard-won success that ensures Taiwan remains a critical player in the global high-tech supply chain.
過去台灣強調「Taiwan can help」，期盼未來是「Taiwan-U.S. can lead」，台美投資MOU戰略目標是，在「根留台灣、布局全球」思考下，以「台灣模式」支持我國產業，進行有利國際布局，進一步延伸我國產業實力，同時透過台美強強聯手及互補，發揮加乘效果，打造民主陣營高科技產業供應鏈，進一步促成台美經貿關係升級為、AI人工智慧戰略夥伴關係，以及互惠貿易夥伴關係。
1962 年《貿易擴展法》第 232 條賦予美國總統權力，在進口威脅國家安全時調整進口，允許徵收關稅、實施配額或進行談判。這項程序由商務部對進口對國防需求、經濟福利以及鋼鐵和鋁等關鍵產業的影響進行調查後啟動，近年來，這項程序被廣泛用於保護國內生產。Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act grants the U.S. President authority to adjust imports if they threaten national security, allowing for tariffs, quotas, or negotiations, initiated by Department of Cooerce investigations into import impacts on defense needs, economic welfare, and critical industries like steel and aluminum, a process heavily used in recent years to protect domestic production.
【不合理不公平條款】
1962年《貿易擴展法》第252條，允許對剝奪美國貿易協定權利或以不合理的行為（例如智慧財產權盜竊或市場障礙）阻礙美國商業的外國行為採取行動，通常透過徵收關稅來實現。Section 252 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows action against foreign conduct that deprives U.S. of its rights under trade agreements or impedes U.S. commerce through unreasonable conduct such as intellectual property theft or market barriers, typically through the imposition of tariffs.
1974年《貿易法》第301條，賦予美國貿易代表（USTR）權力，對不公平的外國貿易行為進行報復。Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 grants the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the power to retaliate against unfair foreign trade practices.
【公平貿易行為條款】
1962年《貿易擴展法》（第232條）聚焦於國家安全進口，而第301條則發展為應對不公平貿易行為，授權總統對中國等存在歧視性行為的國家進行調查和製裁，從而導致大規模的關稅行動。The Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) focused on national security imports, while Section 301 evolved to address unfair trade practices, authorizing the president to investigate and sanction countries such as China that engage in discriminatory practices, thus leading to large-scale tariff actions.
美國商務部長盧特尼克Howard Lutnick，於1月15日在Howard Lutnick@howardlutnick X.com社交平台發推說：今天，我與美國在台協會的藍鶯Ingrid D. Larson，和台灣駐美大使俞大㵢，共同啟動了美國歷史上規模最大的半導體投資項目，推進了由特朗普總統領導的，具有歷史意義的美國優先、貿易和投資夥伴關係。Today, in launching the largest semiconductor investment in American history, I joined Ingrid D. Larson of the American Institute in Taiwan and Taiwanese Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Tah-Ray Yui as we advanced the historic America First trade and investment partnership led by President Trump. 這項台灣協議代表了美國史上規模最大的半導體回流承諾。它將推動2500億美元的企業半導體投資，以及2500億美元的台灣政府支持的中小半導體供應鏈在美國的建設。美國的先進製造業與這項協議結合，將使晶片生產回歸美國，創造高薪的美國就業機會，並在未來幾十年內保障我們的經濟和國家安全。This Taiwan agreement represents the largest semiconductor reshoring commitments in American history. It's going to drive $250B in corporate semiconductor investment as well as $250 billion in Taiwan government supported small and mid sized semiconductor supply chain building in America. U.S. advanced manufacturing coupled with this deal will bring chip production back home, create high-paying American jobs, and secure our economic and national security for decades to come.
2026年1月20日是、川普總統第二次執政、滿週年的日子，白宮網站特別發布公，標明365天365場勝利：川普總統回歸開啟成功與繁榮的新時代365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity。白宮消息：一年前的今天，川普總統帶著壓倒性的民意授權重返白宮，致力於恢復經濟繁榮、保障邊境安全、重建美國實力，並將美國人民的利益放在首位。短短365天，川普總統就取得了真正意義上的變革性成果，創造了近代史上總統任期第一年最輝煌的成就。從50年來首次出現淨移民負增長，到創紀錄的兇殺案降幅，再到數萬億美元的投資回流、結束多場戰爭的和平協議、創紀錄的能源產量以及大規模的官僚機構精簡，川普總統以緊迫感將美國優先奉為圭臬——而這僅僅是個開始。
365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
The White House. January 20, 2026: One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any presidential term in modern history. From negative net migration for the first time in 50 years to the largest homicide drop on record, trillions in reshored investments, peace deals ending multiple wars, record energy production, and massive bureaucracy cuts, President Trump has put America First with urgency — and he’s just getting started.
Here are 365 wins from President Trump’s first 365 days back in office:
SECURING AMERICA’S BORDERS AND PUTTING AMERICANS 1 - 52
FIRSTMAKING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE AGAIN 53 - 67
REBUILDING AN ECONOMY FOR WORKING 68 - 104
AMERICANSCHAMPIONING AMERICAN WORKERS AND AMERICAN INDUSTRY 105 - 127
IGNITING AMERICAN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY 128 - 140
REASSERTING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ON THE WORLD STAGE 141 - 186
FORGING A STRONGER, MODERNIZED MILITARY FORCE 187 - 218
MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK FOR THE PEOPLE 219 - 297
MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN 298 - 322
UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE — AND COMMON SENSE 323 - 365
【川普搞定格陵蘭島】
川普總統於1月21日出席在瑞士達沃斯Davos Switzerland舉行的世界經濟論壇年會the World Economic Forum (WEF)並且發表演講，他重申居於國防安全，美國對格陵蘭島是勢在必得。他說美國不會動用武力來獲得格陵蘭島，但將立即與丹麥談判，目標是合法收購這片戰略要地。川普於2026年1月21日下午1:27pm 在社群媒體發推寫道：基於我與北約秘書長馬克·呂特富Mark Rutte有成效的會晤，我們已就格陵蘭島、乃至整個北極地區的未來，協議制定了框架。如果該方案最終達成，將對美國和所有北約國家大有裨益。基於此，我將不會實施，原定於2月1日生效的關稅。關於格陵蘭島的金穹頂Golden Dome計劃，我們正在進行進一步磋商。隨著磋商的進展，我們將提供更多資訊。副總統萬斯、國務卿盧比歐、特使史維特科夫，以及其他相關人員將負責談判工作——他們將直接向我報告。感謝各位對此事的關注！ Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the USA, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various of others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations –They will report directly to me. Thank you for all your attention to this matter! January 21, 2026, 1:27pm.
【正式成立和平組織】
1月22日國際社會，誕生了一個嶄新的國際組織：加薩和平理事會Gaza Board of Peace，在川普總統親自簽字後，正式宣布成立。除了川普本人外，另有19國代表參加，他們分別是：阿根廷、亞美尼亞、亞塞拜然、巴林、保加利亞、匈牙利、印尼、約旦、哈薩克、科索沃、蒙古、摩洛哥、巴基斯坦、巴拉圭、卡達、沙烏地阿拉伯、土耳其、阿拉伯聯合大公國、烏茲別克。
Argentina: President Javier Milei, Armenia: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijan: President Ilham Aliyev, Bahrain: Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bulgaria: Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (Serving in a caretaker capacity after his resignation). Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Indonesia: President Prabowo Subianto, Jordan: Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi, Kazakhstan: President Kassym Jomart Tokayev, Kosovo: President Vjosa Osmani, Mongolia: Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, Morocco: Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Paraguay: President Santiago Pena, Qatar: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Saudi Arabia: Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkey: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, United Arab Emirates: Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Uzbekistan: President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev.
【台灣如何參與國際】
川普在成立大會致詞時說，和平委員會開始重點在於鞏固加薩停火協議，但未能可能扮演更廣泛的角色；一旦這個委員會完全成形，我們是幾乎可以做任何想做的事，我們將會與聯合國合作。Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we'll do it in conjunction with the United Nations. 和平委員會將由川普擔任主席，他廣邀世界各國領導人加入，並宣稱每個人都想成為一分子；目前全球主要大國和傳統美國、西方盟友對加入委員會猶豫不決。川普表示，永久成員必須出資10億美元、約316億元台幣，這些國家要不是謹慎回應，要不就是拒絕邀請。時下聯合國安理會五個常任理事國除美國外，中英法俄等四國均尚未回覆是否要加入。法國、挪威、丹麥等國已表態拒絕，俄羅斯研議中，英國22日表示目前暫不加入。目前已經有約35個國家、承諾加入和平委員會，包括沙烏地阿拉伯、阿拉伯聯合大公國、埃及、土耳其和白俄羅斯等，民主國家則寥寥無幾。領導人被視為、川普親密盟友的以色列、和匈牙利已表示將加入，並支持其政治和外交手段。台灣是否已準備、提出申請加入該組織、用什麼名義、用中華民國或台灣、是否已經立案了？台灣要如何參與、國際和平組織？相信這才是值得、大家深入關注的議題。
