AmCham Taiwan Commends U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement, Urges Swift Implementation and Clear Roadmap
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan congratulates the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO) on the signing on June 1 in Washington, D.C. of the first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.
The agreement covers five categories included in the 21st-Century Trade Initiative: Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, Good Regulatory Practices, Services Domestic Regulation, Anticorruption, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Negotiations are continuing on the remaining seven chapters.
“This initial agreement represents a significant milestone in strengthening the bilateral economic relationship,” said AmCham Taiwan Chairperson Vincent Shih, “The Initiative holds immense potential to unlock new trade and investment opportunities, serving as a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity. AmCham calls on both the U.S. and Taiwan authorities to swiftly implement the agreement and keep the business community informed about the progress.”
To fully realize the benefits of the 21st-Century Trade Initiative, Shih noted that it will be crucial to establish a clear roadmap on how the agreement will be executed. This roadmap should outline the specific timelines, actions, and responsibilities of both governments to ensure a smooth and effective implementation process.
“Many of the types of issues raised annually in the Chamber’s Taiwan White Paper will now hopefully be resolved early by applying the principles of transparency, objective analysis, accountability, and predictability set out in the Good Regulatory Practices chapter of the agreement,” AmCham Taiwan President Amy Chang said, “AmCham particularly welcomes the reaffirmation of the importance of sufficient notice to relevant stakeholders regarding proposed new regulations, as well as consultation with the stakeholders during the rules-making process.”
The Chamber also sees this breakthrough as an effective way of fortifying Taiwan’s economic resilience and look forward to the establishment of a new and functioning Joint Committee on Good Regulatory Practices formed under the agreement, which provides for opportunities for stakeholders to present their views on how the agreed-upon principles are put into practice.
As a leading advocate for Taiwan’s business community, AmCham and its member companies stand ready to support the implementation process and mechanisms for private sector input to be meaningful. Our diverse membership of over 1,200 members from more than 570 companies across industries possesses valuable expertise and insights that can contribute to the successful execution of the Initiative. Through public-private collaboration, we can unlock the full potential of this agreement and propel both economies to new heights of prosperity and cooperation.
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台灣美國商會肯定台美21世紀貿易倡議 呼籲政府盡速實施並建立明確藍圖
台灣美國商會(下稱商會)高度肯定美國在台協會與駐美國台北經濟文化代表處,在6月1日於美國華府正式簽署「台美21世紀貿易倡議」簽署的首批協定,是美台間經濟合作更上一層樓的重要里程碑。
首輪協定涵蓋五大議題,包含貿易便捷化、良好法規實務、反貪腐、中小企業、服務業國內規章,而其他七項議題的談判仍在進行中。
商會會長施立成表示,此協定代表著雙方經濟關係的重要里程碑,「倡議開啟了新的貿易和投資機會,成為促進經濟成長與繁榮的催化劑。商會也呼籲美國和台灣政府應盡速實施該協定,並讓業界了解最新的進展。」
施立成指出,為充分展現21世紀貿易倡議對雙方所帶來的效益,最重要的是建立明確的藍圖以確保協定落實。這份藍圖需具體描繪雙方實行協定的具體時程、行動和責任。
美國商會執行長張韶韵提到:「每年在《美國商會白皮書》中提出的許多問題,包括透明度、客觀分析,及可預測性原則,現在可望透倡議協定中良好法規實務章節及早解決。」張韶韵表示:「商會重申制定新法規時需給予利害關係人充足預告期,健全法規制定過程,使雙方充分協商以達共識。」
商會表示,此一突破將是強化台灣經濟韌性的有效方式,並期待在協定下成立全新的良好法規實務聯合委員會,提供利害關係人就法規實踐面提出個別觀點。
作為台灣商界的主要倡導者,台灣美國商會及其會員企業將全力支持協定落實,並讓私部門的參與具有意義。美國商會擁有來自超過570家企業及1,200多名會員的多元化成員,具寶貴專業知識和見解,可為倡議的成功執行做出貢獻。通過公私協力合作,進一步擴大協定的效益,推動雙方經濟達到新的繁榮與合作高峰。
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政府及公共事務部代理總監 許鴻鵬
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政府及公共事務部資深經理 陳慶維
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