US to hold wide-ranging trade talks with Taiwan amid tensions with China
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The U.S. and Taiwan announced an agreement Wednesday to hold trade talks this fall following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit and heightened tensions with China.
"Today, we begin negotiations with Taiwan under the auspices of [the American Institute in Taiwan] and [the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office] that will deepen our trade and investment relationship, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values, and promote innovation and inclusive economic growth for our workers and businesses," said Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi in a statement. "We plan to pursue an ambitious schedule for achieving high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering the eleven trade areas in the negotiating mandate that will help build a fairer, more prosperous and resilient 21st century economy."
The negotiations are expected to take place this fall, USTR said.