Trade Finance Interest Reduction Benefits 4,789 Firms, Cuts 3.6 Billion NTD in Expenses
Taiwan's Export-Import Bank announced that through its dual mechanism of trade finance interest reduction and export insurance fee waivers, it has supported 4,789 companies, including SMEs, resulting in interest reductions totaling 3.607 billion New Taiwan Dollars. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of changing international political and economic situations on businesses.
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(Taipei, May 4, CNA reporter Lu Yen-tzu) The Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China (Eximbank) announced today that with the rapidly changing global political and economic landscape, some traditional industries and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deeply affected by international price fluctuations, rising energy costs, and changes in US tariff policies. Statistics show that as of the end of April this year, 4,789 companies have benefited from applying for trade finance interest reduction measures, with the total interest reduction amounting to 3.607 billion New Taiwan Dollars, with wholesale and metal product manufacturing industries accounting for the largest proportion.
Eximbank stated in a press release today that the Ministry of Finance promotes financial support measures through a dual mechanism of "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)" and "export insurance fee waivers" to help enterprises reduce financing costs and diversify trade risks.
Eximbank reported that from August 7, 2025, to the end of April 2026, the "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)" received 7,942 applications, with accumulated financing reaching 538.553 billion New Taiwan Dollars, and interest reductions totaling 3.607 billion New Taiwan Dollars, substantially assisting 4,789 companies. Among these, SMEs accounted for approximately 88% of the accepted financing amount.
Regarding industry categories, Eximbank stated that the top five industries applying for interest reduction were wholesale (23.02%), metal product manufacturing (18.49%), machinery and equipment manufacturing (10.47%), plastic product manufacturing (6.36%), and basic metal manufacturing (5.62%).
Eximbank added that any manufacturer with export performance to the United States or related industries, with normal operations and a certain degree of decline in revenue or exports to the US, can apply for "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)." General enterprises receive an annual interest rate reduction of 1%, with a maximum reduction of 1 million New Taiwan Dollars, while SMEs receive a 1.5% reduction, with a maximum reduction of 1.2 million New Taiwan Dollars.
In terms of risk management and market expansion, Eximbank stated that it is simultaneously promoting "export insurance fee waiver" measures. For manufacturers with export performance to the United States, related industries, or those affected by tariffs, it offers a minimum of 10% discount on credit investigation fees and insurance premiums. As of the end of April 2026, it has assisted 739 companies, with 10,741 fee reduction cases, and a total reduction amount of 0.098 billion New Taiwan Dollars, which helps enterprises reduce trade risks and assists them in exploring new markets and clients, thereby expanding their international operational base. (Editors: Lin Chia-hsuan) 1150504
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(Taipei, May 4, CNA reporter Lu Yen-tzu) The Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China (Eximbank) announced today that with the rapidly changing global political and economic landscape, some traditional industries and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deeply affected by international price fluctuations, rising energy costs, and changes in US tariff policies. Statistics show that as of the end of April this year, 4,789 companies have benefited from applying for trade finance interest reduction measures, with the total interest reduction amounting to 3.607 billion New Taiwan Dollars, with wholesale and metal product manufacturing industries accounting for the largest proportion.
Eximbank stated in a press release today that the Ministry of Finance promotes financial support measures through a dual mechanism of "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)" and "export insurance fee waivers" to help enterprises reduce financing costs and diversify trade risks.
Eximbank reported that from August 7, 2025, to the end of April 2026, the "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)" received 7,942 applications, with accumulated financing reaching 538.553 billion New Taiwan Dollars, and interest reductions totaling 3.607 billion New Taiwan Dollars, substantially assisting 4,789 companies. Among these, SMEs accounted for approximately 88% of the accepted financing amount.
Regarding industry categories, Eximbank stated that the top five industries applying for interest reduction were wholesale (23.02%), metal product manufacturing (18.49%), machinery and equipment manufacturing (10.47%), plastic product manufacturing (6.36%), and basic metal manufacturing (5.62%).
Eximbank added that any manufacturer with export performance to the United States or related industries, with normal operations and a certain degree of decline in revenue or exports to the US, can apply for "trade finance interest reduction (or waiver)." General enterprises receive an annual interest rate reduction of 1%, with a maximum reduction of 1 million New Taiwan Dollars, while SMEs receive a 1.5% reduction, with a maximum reduction of 1.2 million New Taiwan Dollars.
In terms of risk management and market expansion, Eximbank stated that it is simultaneously promoting "export insurance fee waiver" measures. For manufacturers with export performance to the United States, related industries, or those affected by tariffs, it offers a minimum of 10% discount on credit investigation fees and insurance premiums. As of the end of April 2026, it has assisted 739 companies, with 10,741 fee reduction cases, and a total reduction amount of 0.098 billion New Taiwan Dollars, which helps enterprises reduce trade risks and assists them in exploring new markets and clients, thereby expanding their international operational base. (Editors: Lin Chia-hsuan) 1150504
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