Trump Expected to Impose New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries Including Taiwan

Donald Trump may implement a new round of tariffs targeting dozens of countries as early as July 21, 2026, according to reports from Liberty Times Net and other Taiwanese media outlets. The proposed measures follow the July 24 expiration of a previous 10% global tariff policy, with Taiwan and Canada among the nations currently under investigation for potential new levies.

Reports from Liberty Times Net and Commercial Times indicate that the U.S. Trade Representative is reviewing trade data to determine specific tariff rates for approximately 60 countries. These investigations aim to identify trade imbalances and determine which nations will face the next wave of import taxes.

The potential for new tariffs comes as the administration prepares for the transition following the July 24 deadline for the existing global tariff framework. According to UDN, the new strategy may shift from a broad global percentage to targeted rates based on individual country assessments.

Taiwan and Japan Tariff Projections

Taiwan is specifically listed among the nations under investigation for these new tariffs. According to reporting by UDN, preliminary analysis suggests that Taiwan’s potential tariff rate may be lower than the rate applied to Japan.

The specific percentages for Taiwan have not been officially released by the U.S. government, but Liberty Times Net reports that the investigation is focusing on the volume of exports and the nature of the trade deficit between the U.S. and Taiwan.

Scope of the New Trade Policy

The proposed policy expansion targets a wide array of international partners. According to reports from news.cnyes.com and Commercial Times, the administration is eyeing dozens of countries as targets for the next phase of trade restrictions.

Canada is also identified as a country of interest in these ongoing investigations. The shift toward targeting roughly 60 nations suggests a move away from the previous 10% universal approach toward a more granular, country-specific tariff structure.

The timing of these moves is tied to the July 24 expiration date of the previous global tariff cycle. This window allows the administration to introduce new rates almost immediately after the old ones lapse.

Impact on Global Trade Investigations

The current phase involves the U.S. Trade Representative analyzing trade flows to justify the new levies. According to Liberty Times Net, this investigative process is a prerequisite for the formal rollout of the tariffs, which could occur as early as the current week.

Market analysts cited by UDN suggest that the variation in rates between countries like Taiwan and Japan will depend on the specific goods being exported and the perceived economic impact on U.S. domestic industries.