TAIPEI (REUTERS) - Taiwan paved the way for an eventual free trade deal with the United States on Friday (Aug 28) by announcing an easing of restrictions on the import of US beef and pork, as the island looks to boost ties with Washington at a time of tensions with China.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TAIPEI - Taiwan paved the way for an eventual free trade deal with the United States on Friday by announcing an easing of restrictions on the import of US beef and pork, as the island looks to boost ties with Washington at a time of tensions with China.
Speaking at the presidential office in Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen said her government planned to allow the import of US pork containing ractopamine, an additive that enhances leanness, and allow in US beef older than 30 months old. "If we can take one crucial step forward on the issue of US pork and beef, it will be an important start for Taiwan-US economic cooperation at all fronts."
The US is an extremely important trade partner for Taiwan, and the decision has nothing to do with the upcoming US presidential election, she added.
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