# Tariffs lowered, but semiconductor investments increased

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Podcast: [Taiwan This Week](https://stenobird.com/podcast/taiwan-this-week-392638)
Published: 2026-01-16T02:13:21+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3070

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We talk Taiwan and the US finalizing a trade deal, questions over the special defense budget, and plans to create a 'smoke-free city' in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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