Taiwan President Lai says trade deal with US marks a pivotal moment for Taiwan's economy and industries, adds we secured significant benefits for Taiwan's industries and overall economy, and we solidified the Taiwan-US high-tech strategic partnership

Taiwan's President Lai characterizing the new trade deal with the U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTCOn the live feed at 23:40 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Taiwan President Lai says trade deal with US marks a pivotal moment for Taiwan's economy and industries, adds we secured significant benefits for Taiwan's industries and overall economy, and we solidified the Taiwan-US high-tech strategic partnership

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as a pivotal moment underscores its potential to bolster Taiwan's economy and key industries. This development may strengthen Taiwan's strategic position in global supply chains, particularly in high-tech sectors, and could influence market sentiment towards Taiwanese assets and related industries.

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