J.W. Kuo
J.W. Kuo is the Minister of Economic Affairs in Taiwan, responsible for overseeing the country's economic policies and initiatives. Recently, he has been actively engaged in negotiations with the United States regarding semiconductor trade, particularly in response to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, which could significantly impact Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
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J.W. Kuo previously cited a government study on Taiwan's geothermal potential.
Group highlights Taiwan’s geothermal energy potential
Taiwan· 2025-12-08
Former minister of economic affairs J.W. Kuo was targeted by Huang’s media teams.
Minister’s driver reports ‘media team’ secret tailingTaiwan· 2025-10-09
J.W. Kuo is a former minister of economic affairs who was reportedly surveilled.
CNA suspends reporter over spying claimsTaiwan· 2025-09-27
J.W. Kuo was one of the DPP members who were surveilled.
Huang Kuo-chang involved in covert operations: DPPTaiwan· 2025-09-24
J.W. Kuo resigned as head of the Ministry of Economic Affairs citing health reasons.
Minister looks to tap non-US marketTaiwan· 2025-09-02
J.W. Kuo resigned from his position as minister of economic affairs due to health reasons.
Executive Yuan confirms new CabinetTaiwan· 2025-08-27
J.W. Kuo resigned from his position as Minister of Economic Affairs.
Sources say 15 ministers to change in reshuffleTaiwan· 2025-08-27
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo cited health concerns after 15 months in office.
Cabinet finalizing reshuffle this weekTaiwan· 2025-08-26
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo cited health concerns after 15 months in office.
Over five ministers to be replaced: ChoTaiwan· 2025-08-26Kuo had tendered his resignation on Thursday, citing health reasons.
Cabinet reshuffle expected - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-08-22
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said on Wednesday that TSMC is a private company and that Taiwan's negotiating team has not raised the issue with him.
US may want stake in TSMC, but Taiwan’s interests come first: sourceTaiwan· 2025-08-22
J.W. Kuo is to step down after calls for his resignation.
Xavier Chang expected to be new Secretary-General of Executive Yuan: sourceTaiwan· 2025-08-22J.W. Kuo is the Minister of Economic Affairs who commented on the need for a stable exchange rate.
NT dollar slips to weakest level in past three monthsTaiwan· 2025-08-21Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said he received information about a possible US government investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
US eyeing TSMC stake, minister saysTaiwan· 2025-08-20
J.W. Kuo highlighted that the ministry remains underprepared for the trade turbulence ahead.
EDITORIAL: Industry needs policy transparencyTaiwan· 2025-08-20
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo clarified that his earlier comment about a US$400 billion investment was only an estimate.
Minister clarifies comment on USTaiwan· 2025-08-13Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo told the ceremony that economic opportunities arise along with challenges brought by an aging society.
Health policies to get boost, Lai saysTaiwan· 2025-08-08
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said in his speech.
Lai vows to improve elderly healthcareTaiwan· 2025-08-08Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo suggested that Taiwan could have to pledge a huge amount of investment in the US to bring down tariff rates.
Trump unexpectedly says TSMC ‘spending US$300bn in Arizona’Taiwan· 2025-08-06
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo was quoted as saying that Taiwan might have to invest US$400 billion in the US to get a lower tariff rate.
Minister’s remark on US investment ‘a reference’: MOEATaiwan· 2025-08-05
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo mentioned that no formal commitment had been made regarding the LNG deal.
Taiwan, Alaska close to LNG deal, state governor saysTaiwan· 2025-08-04
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said no formal commitment had been made, although CPC Corp had signed letters of intent to invest.
Taiwan, Alaska close to record LNG deal: governorTaiwan· 2025-08-04Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo told reporters about the plan after a meeting at the Central Emergency Operations Center in Taipei.
Government to spend NT$100bn on flood controlTaiwan· 2025-07-30
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo visited Baihe and Houbi districts to inspect drainage improvement efforts.
Response center to direct flood relief work: premierTaiwan· 2025-07-29
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said Taiwan hopes to secure a competitive tariff rate with the US by leveraging TSMC’s investment.
TSMC provides tariff leverage: ministerTaiwan· 2025-07-22
Lai said he consulted with Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo, who made no promises that Taipower would freeze electricity prices.
KMT ‘not to budge’ on scrapping NT$100 billion Taipower subsidy in favor of cash handoutsTaiwan· 2025-07-10
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said that trade negotiations with the US are still ongoing.
Trade negotiations with US ongoing, Kuo saysTaiwan· 2025-07-07Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo was quoted as saying that the September committee meeting would have 'no reason not to raise prices' if the legislature does not approve the NT$100 billion subsidy.
Electricity pricing to follow September committee decisionTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo discussed the potential impact of rising fuel costs on Taiwan's consumer price index.
Mideast crisis could push inflation higher: ministerTaiwan· 2025-06-23
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo said that oil prices would increase if the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
Strait of Hormuz blockade would raise oil prices: ministerTaiwan· 2025-06-23
