WASHINGTON – Last week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer attended the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. American agricultural and industrial producers will reap the benefits from the U.S.-Taiwan trade deal as Taipei reduces non-tariff barriers and 99% of tariffs on U.S. exports.
Here are some of the top headlines:
- Associated Press: Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers
- Reuters: US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods
- Bloomberg: Taiwan, US Sign Trade Pact to Cut Tariffs, Boost Investments
- Fox 56: Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers
- CNBC: U.S. signs trade deal with Taiwan, lowering tariffs to 15%, while Taipei to boost American goods purchases
- NBC News: Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers
- Taipei Times: Taiwan and US sign trade agreement
The announcement was quickly met with praise from American farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders:
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud: The agreement with Taiwan builds on the incredible momentum we’ve seen from the Administration in securing new trade agreements around the world. Each deal to reduce barriers and expand market access strengthens American dairy farms and the communities they support.
U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden: This agreement improves our competitiveness compared to other suppliers and provides assurances that nontariff barriers will not hinder the expansion of U.S. dairy exports. USDEC looks forward to continuing work with the Taiwanese government and the domestic industry to increase dairy consumption and grow the United States’ contribution to supplying Taiwan’s fluid milk and other dairy needs.
International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes: IDFA strongly supports the Administration’s actions to expand market access for U.S. dairy through these recent trade agreements. The complete elimination of dairy tariffs in Taiwan creates a major opportunity for American dairy producers and processors to compete, grow, and win in a valuable and growing market.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver: Strong, science-based trade agreements are essential to adding value for U.S. cattle producers, and Taiwan has emerged as one of the strongest international markets for U.S. beef. Duty-free access improves competitiveness and provides long-term certainty for producers who depend on export markets to maximize the value of every animal. American cattle producers look forward to this expanded market access for years to come thanks to the work of President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
National Chicken Council President Harrison Kircher: I want to thank U.S. Trade Representative Greer and his team for the recently announced reciprocal trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan, a top five export destination for U.S. chicken products.
National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler: Thank you, President Trump and Ambassadors Greer and Callahan, for ensuring American pork producers were included in and greatly benefit from this historic agreement.
USA Poultry & Egg Export Council President and CEO Greg Tyler: This is a big win for our industry. Adopting county-level regionalization ensures a more science-based approach to HPAI and minimizes unnecessary trade disruptions, while the tariff eliminations and reductions create new opportunities for U.S. producers. We commend the Trump Administration and USTR for securing this strong outcome for U.S. poultry and eggs.
U.S. Wheat Associates President and CEO Mike Spier: This reciprocal trade agreement deepens our bilateral relationship and our cooperation on current and emerging issues. We value that engagement and thank U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer for the initiative to deepen this relationship.
Consortium for Common Food Names Executive Director Jaime Castaneda: Taiwan is an important market for the United States … We cannot thank Ambassador Greer, Ambassador Callahan and the entire negotiating team enough for prioritizing this issue and ensuring our exporters can continue using the terms known by consumers around the world.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith: President Trump has landed a major trade agreement that gives American farmers, ranchers, and innovators fairer treatment which they deserve ... U.S. beef and pork producers in particular should see increased export opportunities because this agreement addresses longstanding nontariff barriers, and our economy will benefit from $250 billion in direct investment from Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies at a time when we are rapidly reshoring manufacturing of advanced semiconductors and dominating the global energy and AI race. I will continue to work with the Administration to ensure Taiwan upholds its commitments — particularly as it relates to leveling the playing field for American agriculture.
House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar: This new trade deal supports American jobs and continued prosperity between the United States and Taiwan. Taiwan is going to invest billions of dollars in America and purchase billions more in American-made products.
Representative Ashley Hinson: Great news for our Iowa pig farmers! This trade agreement with Taiwan expands market access, supports farm families, and reinforces our commitment to a strong partnership with a trusted ally.
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