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.
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”
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...