Geopolitical Concerns Propel US–Taiwan Economic Talks – Analysis
By Min-Hua Chiang*
Growing confrontation and competition between the United States and China has paved the way for closer US–Taiwan economic relations. Taiwan should take advantage of this changing geopolitical environment to advance deeper institutionalised trade ties with the United States.
A complex supply chain network between US and Taiwanese companies has grown over decades. Despite this close industrial partnership, several issues have prevented the two sides from implementing institutionalised economic agreements.