It also urged reforms to the public rice purchasing system, advocating for the introduction of tiered pricing and quality incentives, while strengthening regional contract models to assist farmers with production, processing and marketing, thereby enhancing the resilience and value of Taiwan’s rice industry.

Taiwan’s top trade negotiators touched down in Washington, DC, this week for their fourth round of talks with the Trump administration.

Economist Lin Chu-chia says growing anxiety on the island reflects a lack of transparency about Taipei’s tariff negotiations.

Taiwan Expo USA 2025 brings a bold vision for innovation, cultural exchange, and U.S.–Taiwan partnership to Dallas from August 14-16. Free and open to the public, this three-day event invites all to experience the best of Taiwan.

New gas purchase commitments are helping foreign trade partners avert a wave of U.S. tariffs set to take effect Aug. 1.

Taiwanese Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has expressed her stance on the US imposition of Section 232 tariffs for the first time, pointing out that the US and Taiwan utlimately have the same goal.

China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of the island’s autonomy.

According to the report, CIER projected GDP growth to slow to around 1.08 per cent in the second half of 2025, down from an estimated 5.17 per cent increase in the first half. The anticipated slowdown is attributed to the lingering impact of Trump-era tariff policies and a high base effect from early 2025.

With US–Taiwan tariff negotiations still unresolved, uncertainty is rippling through Taiwan's auto industry. Industry sources now warn that should the Taiwanese government lower tariffs for American vehicles,