Taipei: Taiwan continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over tariffs after being left off a list of 14 countries that may face significant import duties.

According to Focus Taiwan, the White House excluded Taiwan from its initial list, which includes countries the United States believes have not made progress in trade talks or where negotiations have stalled.

The 14 countries on the list risk tariffs ranging from 25 percent to 40 percent starting August 1 unless agreements are reached. However, Taiwan remains in discussions with the US, and progress in negotiations has been acknowledged by the American side.

The European Union shares a similar situation with Taiwan, as it was also not included in the list. Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee indicated that Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun has been in Washington for discussions, though details remain scant.

Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, part of the listed 14, are facing potential tariffs of 25 percent. These tariffs align with the reciprocal tariffs previously announced by the Trump administration in early April, which were paused for 90 days starting April 9.

As the pause period nears its end, President Trump has indicated that letters will be sent to countries that have not reached agreements, detailing the tariffs they will encounter.