President Lai: Taiwan on First List To Negotiate Trade Deal With U.S.

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the country will be among the first to hold trade talks with the U.S. He urged unity across party lines, calling on the nation to stand together in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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00:00President Lai Tsingde says Taiwan will be one of the first countries to talk trade with the U.S.

00:07I want to let everyone know that Taiwan is currently the first company of the U.S. government. The government will be very good.

00:18Speaking to manufacturing industry representatives, President Lai said he's hopeful that Taiwan can strike a deal with the U.S. soon.

00:25Lai also called for unity, urging the nation to stand together as Taiwan braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs.

00:33U.S. President Donald Trump had announced 32 percent tariffs on most products from Taiwan, though he later suspended those for 90 days.

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