Darson Chiu
Darson Chiu is an economics professor at Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan, and serves as the director-general of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He is known for his expertise in the semiconductor industry and has provided insights into the implications of U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturers, particularly Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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Darson Chiu, an economist from Tunghai University, commented that the US 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese exports is 'not the worst.'
Tariffs: US 20% tariff ‘not the worst’: expert
Taiwan· 2025-08-01
Darson Chiu, an economics professor, commented on Taiwan's tariff rate compared to Japan and Korea.
20-percent US tariff rate is temporary: LaiTaiwan· 2025-08-01
Darson Chiu, an economist at Tunghai University, discussed the uncertainty introduced by Trump’s announcement regarding tariffs.
Mexico tariff not finalized: expertsTaiwan· 2025-07-13
Darson Chiu, an economics professor, discussed the benefits of Taiwan joining the IMF.
MOFA thanks US House for backing Taiwan’s return to the IMFTaiwan· 2025-06-24
Darson Chiu, an economics professor at Tunghai University, said that TSMC’s orders are currently at full capacity, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence.
Trump seeks to force TSMC negotiations, experts sayTaiwan· 2025-02-15
