President Lai maps out Taiwan-US cooperationBy Chen Yun and Hollie Younger / Staff reporter, with staff writerPresident William Lai (賴清德) today said that the US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) highlighted three key strategic directions for bilateral cooperation: economic security, an innovative economy and a prosperous future. However, tariff negotiations are just one aspect of Taiwan-US cooperation and the goal has always been to deepen strategic economic partnership through dialogue, exchange and expanded cooperation, Lai said. The EPPD covered four key concerns: strategic alignment on supply chain security, cooperation on critical minerals, third-country cooperation and bilateral cooperation, he said. Third, Taiwan-US cooperation no longer revolves around a single industry, but incorporates AI, digital infrastructure, critical minerals and drones, diversifying into cross-sector engagement, Lai said. Lai said he hoped that the Legislative Yuan would review the Taiwan-US tariff agreement in accordance with the law, without involving partisan divisions or cross-party politics, to safeguard the hard-won results of the US trade negotiations.

Source: Taipei Times February 03, 2026 07:26 UTC