Taichung mayor says defense, tariffs discussed during US tripStaff writer, with CNATariffs and military preparedness were among the key issues discussed by Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) during her trip to the US, she said yesterday. Taichung Mayor Liu Shiow-yen speaks in an undated photograph. Her meetings during the trip exceeded expectations, with in-depth discussions on a wide range of issues, Lu said. Among those she met with was Ingrid Larson, managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan's Washington office, whom she described as "an old friend." The program aims to provide one-stop services for overseas Taiwanese seeking to invest, purchase property or settle in Taichung, Lu said.

Source: Taipei Times March 18, 2026 07:17 UTC