Taiwan trade relations with the United States are growing stronger as leaders highlight shared economic and security priorities. Representative to the US Alexander Yui said Taiwan’s global role brings value to both Washington and the international community.
He emphasized that Taiwan does not seek to benefit unfairly but contributes actively to US prosperity. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has expanded its US investment to 165 billion dollars, showing the depth of bilateral cooperation. This massive investment came after an additional 100 billion dollars was committed during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Yui stressed that Taiwan already produces nearly 90 percent of the world’s advanced chips. He warned that democratic nations must protect chip manufacturing within trusted supply chains. If conflict broke out in the Taiwan Strait, US jobs could face serious risks. A takeover by China would directly endanger these economic ties, he added.
Moreover, he noted that an invasion would paralyze international shipping. Over half of global trade passes through the Taiwan Strait, making stability essential. In such a crisis, ports in China, Japan, and South Korea would also close, disrupting the world economy.
Taiwan’s leadership has also moved to strengthen defense commitments. President Lai Ching-te has promised to raise defense spending to 3 percent of GDP by next year. According to Yui, counting defense-related infrastructure would push spending above 5 percent by NATO standards. This shift reflects Taiwan’s determination to share security responsibilities with global partners.
At the same time, he underlined that US–Taiwan communication remains close and effective. Washington’s policy toward Taiwan continues unchanged, with both sides coordinating regularly. These efforts signal steady progress in Taiwan trade relations and defense cooperation.
Experts argue that Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance makes it vital for democratic economies. They believe supply chain resilience depends on keeping Taiwan secure and integrated with allies. The manufacturing sector and shipping lanes highlight how Taiwan’s security directly affects the world economy.
Looking ahead, both Washington and Taipei appear committed to deeper collaboration. Taiwan trade relations will likely expand through technology investments, stronger defense ties, and greater coordination in global markets.
