Washington and Taipei Sign Sweeping Trade Deal – Feb. 13, 2026

Описание: Taiwan and the US sign a historic trade deal that does more than lower US tariff rates but it still has a legislative hurdle to clear. Dozens of US lawmakers are urging Taiwan's legislature to pass a US$40 billion special defense budget in the face of Chinese aggression.

Plus, a recently sworn-in legislator fires back over her previous Chinese residency status.

Also:
Taiwan's automakers are feeling pressure as the final trade deal with Washington is set to cut import tariffs on American vehicles to zero.
Feeling squeezed between the world's two largest economies, European leaders hold a summit to start hammering out plan to boost the EU's competitiveness.
2.7 million travelers are expected to pass through Taiwan's biggest national gateway, taking advantage of two back-to-back holidays with the Lunar New Year travel rush and the 228 Memorial Day weekend.

📹 Anchor: Leslie Liao

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