A partial U.S.-Taiwan trade deal is a first step, but China still hates it

A partial U.S.-Taiwan trade deal is a first step, but China still hates it

June 1, 2023, Washington Post

John Veroneau’s commentary appeared in a Washington Post article about a new U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and what it means for economic and diplomatic relations between the two jurisdictions.

The agreement underscores Washington’s commitment to the self-governing island and represents the first tangible progress under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.

“Its economic impact is very limited but, combined with other actions including highly visible meetings between U.S. and Taiwanese officials, its diplomatic impact could prove meaningful,” John said.

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