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: The IPEF Train has Departed. Now Transferring to the BTA Track](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/street-scene-5-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/ALEC-Logo-Square-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Taiwan-Taipei-Tower-1080x675.jpg)
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)](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/city-view-gd1c90c38c_1920-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Project2049-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/harbor-kaohsiung-1080x675.jpeg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Taipei-Skyline-BW-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/taipei_tiltshift_kangheehan_pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/amcham-logo.png)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/containers_by_wolfgang_schropfera_pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/ustaiwan_color-logo-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/taiwan-city-by-hang-yuen-ho-from-pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hehuanshan-Mark-Kao-User-67415843@N05-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/West-Virginia-Mountains-by-David-Frampton-on-Pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
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
![Heritage Foundation: A Democratic Ally, Taiwan Merits Greater Trade With U.S., Europe](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Taiwan-Taipei-Tower-1080x675.jpg)
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
![42 U.S. Senators Urge USTR to Reconvene Negotiations on a Taiwan Free Trade Agreement](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/taipei_tiltshift_kangheehan_pixabay-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/taipei-sunset-1080x675.jpg)
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
![Heritage Foundation: A Democratic Ally, Taiwan Merits Greater Trade With U.S., Europe](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Taiwan-Taipei-Tower-1080x675.jpg)
New Jersey Legislature Passes Resolution Supporting U.S.-Taiwan BTA
On January 11, 2021, the New Jersey General Assembly passed a resolution supporting a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
![Former Vice President Mike Pence Urges U.S. to Pursue a Taiwan Trade Deal](https://www.ustaiwanbta.com/wp-content/uploads/Taipei-Skyline-BW-1080x675.jpg)
The Importance of a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement
In a commentary for The National Bureau of Asian...