Taiwan's Vice President says we will balance the trade deficit between Taiwan and the US

Taiwan's Vice President's emphasis on balancing the trade deficit with the US signals a commitment to strengthening economic ties and potentially reducing trade tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jan 2026, 01:50 UTCOn the live feed at 01:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This could bolster market confidence in Taiwanese assets and mitigate concerns over trade risks, as improved relations may lead to greater investment flows between the two countries.

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