House Republicans Ask Administration to Open FTA Negotiations With Taiwan

More than 20 House Republicans, led by Rep. Lisa McCain, R-Mich., wrote to the president this week asking him to pursue a free trade deal with Taiwan. They said an FTA would open up opportunities for manufacturers, farmers and energy exporters. “By enacting a trade agreement with Taiwan, the United States would demonstrate to our Indo-Pacific allies that we are invested in their security and prosperity. While China continues to harass our partners through their territorial claims, a United States economic commitment to complement our military presence would pay significant dividends,” the 23 Republicans wrote March 22.