US, Taiwan to start new bilateral trade talks just days after Taiwan excluded from US-led indo-pacific economic framework

US, Taiwan to start new bilateral trade talks just days after Taiwan excluded from US-led indo-pacific economic framework

U.S., TAIWAN TO START NEW BILATERAL TRADE TALKS JUST DAYS AFTER TAIWAN EXCLUDED FROM U.S.-LED INDO-PACIFIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK-U.S. OFFICIALS
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) June 1, 2022

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U.S., TAIWAN TRADE TALKS TO COVER CUSTOMS FACILITATION, DIGITAL TRADE, LABOR RIGHTS AND OTHER AREAS-USTR STATEMENT

U.S.-TAIWAN TRADE TALKS WILL NOT INCLUDE TARIFF REDUCTIONS OR ENHANCED 'MARKET ACCESS,' ANY AGREEMENT WILL NOT REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL-OFFICIALS https://t.co/gvEOJ6XWf9
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) June 1, 2022

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US and Taiwan to develop new trade initiative

From cnn.com

After being excluded from the US Indo-Pacific economic initiative that President Joe Biden formally unveiled in Asia last week, US officials are negotiating with Taiwan to develop a new trade initiative between the two countries, the Biden administration said Tuesday. However, the negotiations don't mean the door is closed to Taiwan joining the larger deal, an administration official said. On Wednesday, Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi will meet with Taiwan Minister Without Portfolio John Deng "to announce the United States Taiwan initiative on 21st century trade," a senior ... (full story)

Is this another protection fee collection session?

US and Taiwan to develop new trade initiative