Major Taiwanese steel producers expect a recovery in export orders after the US finalized a 15% reciprocal tariff rate. China Steel Corporation (CSC) foresees downstream sectors, including hand tools, machinery, and auto parts, benefiting from this agreement. The company predicts the domestic market to recover from its current downturn as demand levels off.

Taiwan’s leading stainless steel companies, Yieh United Steel Corp. (Yusco) and Walsin Lihwa, also have a positive attitude towards the 15% tax rate. This fixed tariff prevents the addition of most-favored-nation (MFN) duties, placing Taiwanese exporters on a level playing field with competitors from Japan, South Korea, and the EU. These firms believe the clearer trade policy will revive export bookings and drive consumption for stainless steel materials across various industries.