The United States and Taiwan have finalized a significant trade agreement that marks a pivotal shift in their economic relations. The deal, signed on February 13, 2026, reduces U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%, while Taiwan agrees to eliminate or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers on U.S. imports, as reported by The Frontier Post. This agreement is seen as a strategic move to enhance trade in high-tech and agricultural sectors, with Taiwan committing to purchase $85 billion worth of U.S. energy, aircraft, and equipment, according to Al Jazeera. The deal also includes Taiwan's substantial investment of $250 billion in U.S. industries such as computer chips, AI applications, and energy, with an additional $250 billion in credit guarantees for smaller businesses, as noted by The Financial Express.