Taiwan Delegation Meets US Officials to Discuss Defense and Trade Issues
DEFENSE
A Taiwanese delegation, led by TPP Chair Huang Kuo-chang, met with US National Security Council officials to discuss defense and trade issues, including Taiwan's planned NT$1.25 trillion defense budget from 2023 to 2033 and potential tariff reductions on Taiwanese exports. The discussions come amid opposition challenges to the special defense budget in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, while President Lai Ching-te acknowledged Canada's support against China's military activities in the region.
Jan 15, 2026, 6:19 AM
