Taiwan is to be included in the first batch of trading partners to hold talks with Washington, President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, as his economy minister said the island could import over $200 billion worth of U.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said his government could eliminate duties on US products if Washington did the same, the latest overture from the self-run democracy as it seeks to placate its main military backer.

Regardless of whether a semiconductor tariff is eventually implemented, TSMC is working to diversify its global footprint, which will allow it to avoid tariffs. But with the latest sell-off frenzy, is it actually time to buy Taiwan Semiconductor stock instead of selling it?