All Coalition Activities
The Coalition engages with key stakeholders in the business and policy communities to raise awareness about the benefits of a U.S.-Taiwan BTA. Components of that engagement include events such as workshops, round-table meetings, and lectures. It also includes articles and editorials, along with strategy papers to help guide the discussion on priority sectors and priority issues. This is a list of all Coalition activities in support of our mission.
AmCham Taiwan Supports U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s 2024 Business Climate Survey shows U.S. company support for a BTA
U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Approve First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement
On June 12, 2023, members of the United States...
Taiwan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Calls for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On June 8, 2023, Taiwan's Deputy Minister of...
U.S. And Taiwan Sign First Agreement Under 21st Century Trade Initiative
On June 1, 2023, representatives from AIT and the TECRO signed the first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.
Connecticut General Assembly Adopts Resolution Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On May 30, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly adopted a House Joint Resolution supporting a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.
New Jersey Legislature Passes Resolution Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On May 25, 2023, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a resolution supporting a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Arizona Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On April 25, 2023, the Arizona Senate passed...
Florida Senate Adopts Resolution Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On March 7, 2023, the Florida Senate adopted a resolution supporting a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
Taiwan’s Premier Calls for U.S.-Taiwan BTA
Taiwan’s Premier advocated for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA during a meeting with the USTBC Chairman’s Delegation to Taiwan.
Former NEC Deputy Director: U.S. Should Pursue a Trade Agreement with Taiwan
On February 7, 2023, former Deputy Director of...
AmCham Taiwan: Accelerate Economic Reform for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On February 7, 2023, coalition member American...
Former State Department Head of Taiwan Affairs: 2024 U.S./Taiwan Elections Could Spur BTA
On October 6, 2022, former U.S. State Department official Christian Castro said the U.S./Taiwan elections could spur a BTA
AmCham Taiwan: Time is Now for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On October 3, 2022, the American Chamber of...
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy: U.S. Must Push for a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan
On September 8, 2022, U.S. Congresswoman...
American Legislative Exchange Council Passes Two Pro-Taiwan Resolutions
BTA Coalition member ALEC passed two pro-Taiwan resolutions in favor of strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations and trade
The Wall Street Journal: Trade Another Way to Help Taiwan – and America
On August 5, 2022, the WSJ published an opinion by its editorial board arguing that trade is “Another Way to Help Taiwan – and America.”
Senator Rick Scott: Standing with Taiwan Means Delivering Strength in Both Arms and Trade
On August 4, 2022, U.S. Senator Rick Scott argued that “Standing with Taiwan Means Delivering Strength in Both Arms and Trade”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement “Possible and Soon”
On August 2, 2022, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement might be “possible and soon.”
AmCham Taiwan Calls on Biden Administration to “Urgently” Begin BTA Talks
In their annual White Paper, AmCham Taiwan calls for the United States to begin talks on a BTA with Taiwan.
The German Marshall Fund: Four Steps to Improve the Chances of a US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
On May 31, 2022, GMF published a policy paper called “Four Steps to Improve the Chances of a US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement”