AmCham Taiwan Statement Supporting U.S. Senate Taiwan Bills and ICAO Inclusion

Taipei, Taiwan — The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) welcomes the upcoming October 22 hearing by the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on important Taiwan-related legislation.

The Chamber also applauds U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s recent call for Taiwan’s participation in the technical work of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a position that reflects the Chamber’s longstanding advocacy for Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO. Further, AmCham welcomes the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains key provisions reaffirming U.S. support for Taiwan’s security and international engagement. These developments reinforce the principles of stability, openness, and cooperation that underpin both U.S.-Taiwan relations and the global business environment.

AmCham Taiwan strongly supports the four bills under Senate review: the PORCUPINE Act, which would expedite U.S. arms sales to Taiwan by granting it “NATO Plus” treatment; the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which reaffirms that Taiwan’s international status cannot be distorted or changed without the consent of its people; the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act, which would establish an interagency framework to prepare coordinated economic and financial measures in response to potential Chinese aggression; and the U.S.-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act, which would strengthen Taiwan’s diplomatic and economic engagement with allies in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Together, these measures strengthen Taiwan’s security, expand its diplomatic space, and deepen its global partnerships — priorities vital to maintaining investor confidence and regional stability. AmCham Taiwan urges the U.S. Senate to act swiftly, in coordination with the House of Representatives and the Administration, to ensure their timely and effective implementation.

AmCham has long advocated for Taiwan’s participation in ICAO and welcomes Secretary Duffy’s call for the island’s inclusion in ICAO’s technical work “regardless of politics.” Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration oversees one of the busiest flight information regions in Asia, managing more than a million flights each year. Its expertise and record of responsible oversight are essential to the safety and integrity of the global aviation system.

The Chamber reaffirms that stability, transparency, and participation are the foundations of economic resilience. AmCham stands ready to engage with policymakers in Taipei and Washington to advance these shared objectives and ensure Taiwan remains a strong and trusted partner in the international community.

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