AmCham’s 2025 White Paper Urges Bold Action to Build a Shock-Proof Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan – In its 2025 Taiwan White Paper released today, the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) urged the Taiwan government to deepen collaboration with industry to reinforce resilience, accelerate regulatory modernization, and future-proof the island’s economy.

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic realignments, the Chamber emphasized that Taiwan has a unique opportunity to cement its role as a high-value partner in global supply chains and a leader in strategic sectors.

AmCham welcomed recent government initiatives, such as the creation of presidential-level committees focused on climate change, public health, and defense preparedness, but noted that effective execution remains uneven across industries.

The Chamber called for greater regulatory transparency, consistent application of the 60-day public notice and comment period, and broader stakeholder engagement during the legislative drafting process. It also highlighted persistent challenges facing investors in energy, healthcare, and digital infrastructure, stressing that access to sufficient, reliable, and clean energy remains a critical prerequisite for expanding investment in Taiwan.

In the healthcare sector, AmCham recognized improved dialogue with regulators but stressed the importance of aligning Taiwan’s regulatory and reimbursement systems with global standards. On talent and workforce issues, the Chamber welcomed incremental progress on digitalized work permits and visa procedures but urged the government to accelerate inter-agency coordination and streamline onboarding processes for foreign professionals.

With 9 of the 97 issues raised in the 2024 White Paper fully resolved and roughly half still under observation, AmCham emphasized the need for more frequent public-private dialogue to remove investment hurdles. The Chamber reiterated its commitment to serving as a trusted partner by sharing international benchmarks and practical recommendations that can help Taiwan strengthen its economic foundations, safeguard public wellbeing, and maintain global competitiveness in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

In its “Messages to Washington,” AmCham Taiwan highlighted the expanding contributions Taiwan makes to U.S. economic and strategic interests. Taiwan remains one of America’s most reliable and high-performing partners and plays an indispensable role in upholding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The Chamber called on the U.S. government to maintain strong bipartisan support for Taiwan’s defense, ensure timely delivery of approved arms packages, and enable greater integration of Taiwanese companies into U.S. defense supply chains. AmCham also encouraged the resumption of high-level cabinet visits to Taiwan to advance meaningful cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and healthcare.

With the prospect of a U.S.-Taiwan double taxation agreement closer than ever, the Chamber emphasized the urgency of resolving this long-standing barrier. The absence of such an agreement continues to constrain Taiwanese investment in U.S. manufacturing, especially among companies in the semiconductor supply chain seeking to expand their American operations.

At the launch of its White Paper, the Chamber urged the United States to remove new and proposed tariffs on Taiwanese goods, arguing that these measures unfairly penalize a trusted democratic partner. Maintaining tariffs on semiconductors, advanced machinery, and electronics raises costs for American businesses and consumers while sending a conflicting signal about the strength of U.S.-Taiwan ties. AmCham called on Washington to align tariff policy with the strategic goal of reinforcing industrial competitiveness and trusted economic partnerships.

Finally, AmCham urged Washington to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations where full statehood is not a requirement, including the World Health Assembly, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and Interpol. Exclusion from these bodies, it noted, undermines global coordination and imposes unnecessary risks on the health and safety of Taiwan’s 23 million people.

AmCham expressed appreciation to the National Development Council for its role in coordinating the government’s responses to the White Paper and acknowledged the ongoing efforts of numerous ministries and regulatory agencies to address complex policy challenges. The Chamber affirmed its commitment to continuing constructive dialogue and looks forward to working with both governments to promote resilience, inclusive growth, and a rules-based international order.

The 2025 Taiwan White Paper is available for download here: https://bit.ly/3HHqCEm

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