Taiwan Slaps Tariff on Chinese Imports — Here’s What’s Affected

Taiwan has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made beer and steel, citing serious harm to local industries.

The Finance Ministry announced the decision on Friday, June 27, 2025, after completing a preliminary investigation into Chinese export practices.

The duties will take effect on July 3, 2025, and remain in place for four months during the investigation.

Beer imported from China will face duties as high as 64.14%, while hot-rolled steel will attract up to 20.15%.

The ministry said the tariffs are meant to protect Taiwanese producers from further damage during the inquiry.

“These products have caused substantial damage to the domestic industry,” the ministry said in an official statement.

“Temporary anti-dumping duties are necessary to stop further harm while we complete the investigation,” the statement added.

Domestic brewers and steel manufacturers have complained about unfair pricing and oversupply from Chinese competitors for years.

Analysts say the move reflects Taiwan’s tougher stance on defending key industries against economic pressure from mainland China.

This is not the first time Taiwan has taken action against Chinese exports it deems unfairly priced.

Last month, China imposed anti-dumping tariffs on Taiwan’s POM copolymers, a plastic used in electronics and cars.

Trade tensions between Taiwan and China have increased, spilling over from politics into economic policy and regulation.

China’s Ministry of Commerce has not yet responded to Taiwan’s latest announcement as of Friday afternoon.

Industry groups in Taiwan have welcomed the measure, calling it a timely intervention to protect local jobs and markets.

They argue that without tariffs, many Taiwanese firms would be forced out of business by low-cost Chinese imports.

Experts believe this decision could lead to more permanent trade barriers if the investigation supports Taiwan’s initial findings.

The duties signal Taiwan’s intention to defend domestic industries even if it provokes retaliation from Beijing.

Trade observers expect China may respond with further restrictions on Taiwanese exports or new regulatory hurdles.

The global trade community will be watching closely as tensions rise between these two major Asian economies.

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