Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced affirmative determinations on anti-dumping and countervailing duties for corrosion-resistant steel products from Taiwan, with tax rates ranging from 10.85% to 67.81% for Taiwanese manufacturers [1][3] - Taiwanese companies affected include Yeh Hwei, Sheng Yu, Guang Nan, and You Hsiang, with the latter three facing the highest tax rate of 67.81%, effectively excluding them from the U.S. market [3] - The Taiwanese government has been criticized for its inadequate response, merely stating it will continue to provide support and assistance to affected businesses, which is seen as insufficient in protecting local industries [3][4] Group 2 - The article highlights Taiwan's increasing economic dependency on the U.S. market, despite efforts to diversify through initiatives like "New Southbound Policy" and "Indo-Pacific Connectivity" [4][6] - The U.S. does not view Taiwan as an equal trading partner, imposing restrictions and investigations that undermine Taiwan's ability to compete in the market [4][6] - The steel industry is identified as a traditional strength of Taiwan, but the article raises concerns about potential future attacks on other sectors such as petrochemicals and machinery [6][8] Group 3 - The article suggests that the Taiwanese government lacks the ability to retaliate against U.S. trade actions due to its non-member status in the WTO and lack of diplomatic sovereignty [6][8] - The trade actions against Taiwan are framed as politically motivated, with the steel industry being a target of U.S. political calculations [8] - The current administration's approach is characterized as one of dependency rather than mutual cooperation, leading to a situation where Taiwan is left vulnerable to U.S. trade policies [8]