TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's economic minister affirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 11) that U.S.-Taiwan economic relations remain strong, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Speaking after the U.S. presidential debate held earlier that morning (Taiwan time), J.W. Kuo (郭智輝) emphasized that Taiwan's trade and economic policies with the U.S. will remain consistent, no matter who wins the presidency.
The debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris touched on Taiwan and semiconductor issues, a critical topic in U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Harris criticized Trump's administration for initiating a trade war while selling U.S. chips to China, aiding the modernization of China's military.
She claimed Trump "basically sold us out," to which Trump countered by stating that these chips were purchased from Taiwan.
Kuo responded to these remarks by stating that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA, 經濟部) could not comment on the U.S. election. However, he believes both candidates aim to maintain a positive relationship with Taiwan.
Kuo noted that Taiwan, as a democratic nation, is naturally concerned about the election's outcome. He reassured the public, saying, "Our economic relationship with the United States is very good," and he expects no changes in U.S.-Taiwan trade and economic policies regardless of the election results.