Thursday, August 18, 2022

US And Taiwan Announce The Start Of Formal Bilateral Trade Talks

 

Politico: U.S., Taiwan agree on negotiating mandate for trade talks 

The first round of negotiations is expected early this fall. The United States and Taiwan have agreed on terms for negotiating a series of bilateral trade agreements over the strong objections of Beijing, which views the self-governing island as part of its territory. 

“We plan to pursue an ambitious schedule for achieving high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering the eleven trade areas in the negotiating mandate that will help build a fairer, more prosperous and resilient 21st century economy,” Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said in a statement. 

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WNU Editor: China has responded .... China renews threats, condemnations after US announces formal trade talks with Taiwan (FOX News). 

US And Taiwan Announce The Start Of Formal Bilateral Trade Talks  

US to hold trade talks with Taiwan, island drills military -- AP  

US, Taiwan agree to start trade talks amid China tensions -- The Hill  

US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks -- BBC  

US and Taiwan agree to start talks on a trade and investment pact -- CNN  

U.S. and Taiwan to hold trade talks as tensions with Beijing rise -- Axios

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