TAIPEI — As world leaders line up to negotiate trade policy face-to-face with President Donald Trump, Taiwanese officials are keenly aware they cannot enjoy such privileges.

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, was among the key U.S. allies slapped with 20% “reciprocal tariffs” last month as Trump seeks to rebalance the country’s trade agreements.

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