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 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”
AmCham Taiwan: The IPEF Train has Departed. Now Transferring to the BTA Track
On May 23, 2022, Coalition member AmCham Taiwan...
U.S. Senator Robert Portman Calls for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On April 15, 2022, U.S. Senator Robert Portman (R-OH) said that the U.S. should begin talks with Taiwan on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
The US-Taiwan BTA Coalition Welcomes The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as a New Member
The US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Coalition is pleased to welcome the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as a new member.
Heritage Foundation: A Democratic Ally, Taiwan Merits Greater Trade With U.S., Europe
On November 22, 2021, The Heritage Foundation published the article “A Democratic Ally, Taiwan Merits Greater Trade With U.S., Europe” supporting a Taiwan BTA
AmCham Taiwan and CNAIC Advocate for a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
Coalition co-founder AmCham Taiwan and CNAIC issue a joint statement advocating for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
The US-Taiwan BTA Coalition Welcomes The Project 2049 Institute as a New Member
The US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Coalition is pleased to welcome The Project 2049 Institute as a new member.
National Interest Editorial: It’s Time for America to Tie the Knot With Taiwan on Trade
On September 26, 2021, Christine McDaniel and...
Former Vice President Mike Pence Urges U.S. to Pursue a Taiwan Trade Deal
Former Vice President Mike Pence supports a free trade deal with Taiwan in a speech at The Heritage Foundation
42 U.S. Senators Urge USTR to Reconvene Negotiations on a Taiwan Free Trade Agreement
On June 30, 2021, 42 U.S. Senators sent a letter to USTR highlighting the importance of reconvening trade agreement talks with Taiwan.
AmCham Taiwan Launches the Taiwan Commercial Initiative (TCI) to reinforce a Taiwan BTA
Coalition member AmCham Taiwan introduced the Taiwan Commercial Initiative, reinforcing support for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
CFR: The Time Is Now for a Trade Deal With Taiwan
On June 14, 2021 the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) published a blog post arguing for a US-Taiwan trade deal
US-Taiwan Business Council Applauds USTR Announcement of Intent to Restart TIFA Talks with Taiwan, Calls for Bilateral Trade Agreement
USTBC Press Release
BTA Coalition Letter to USTR Urging the Start of U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations
June 8, 2021 letter to Ambassador Tai
President Tsai Mentions Taiwan BTA Coalition at AmCham’s 2021 Hsieh Nien Fan
On April 21, 2021, President Tsai Ing-wen...
West Virginia House of Delegates Adopts Resolution Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On April 9, 2021, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a resolution supporting a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement
23 U.S. Representatives Urge President Biden to Begin Negotiations on a Taiwan Free Trade Agreement
On March 22, 2021, 23 U.S. Representatives urge President Biden to begin negotiations on a Taiwan free trade deal
USTBC Event on the Taiwan Healthcare Industry, Bilateral Trade & a BTA
The event included discussions on how a U.S.-Taiwan BTA could improve cooperation in the healthcare sector.
AmCham Taiwan Calls for a U.S.-Taiwan BTA
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s 2021 Business Climate Survey shows U.S. company support for a BTA