President 賴清德Lai Ching-te stated today that the US has notified Taiwan of a temporary tariff rate of 20%. Negotiations have yet to conclude; once an agreement is reached, the rate is expected to be further reduced. The Presidential Office will hold a briefing at 11:30 this morning.

Earlier today, we learned that the US has set 20% as an interim tariff rate for Taiwan. As negotiations have yet to conclude, we will continue talks towards further reduction. I'm confident our frank and sincere discussions will result in deeper ties that benefit both economies.

🗓️Weekly recap ➡️President 賴清德Lai Ching-te visits emergency operations center & expedites disaster response efforts amid severe flooding & extreme weather in southern #Taiwan ➡️We'll continue negotiations with the US to lower the interim 20% tariff rate, aiming for further reductions

Glad to extend my gratitude to Boris Johnson for his support now and during the #UK's G7 presidency, when peace & stability across the #Taiwan Strait was first included in the G7 leaders' communique. With ties growing fast, we look forward to closer cooperation in trade & more.

國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 Minister Koo rejected claims that #Taiwan "lost Donald J. Trump." The delivery of Altius-600M #drones from Anduril Industries just six months after contracting shows robust US-Taiwan military ties. Defense spending will top 3% of GDP in 2026 under President 賴清德Lai Ching-te.

A sincere welcome to the cross-party Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - Ukrainian Parliament delegation led by Mykola Kniazhytskyi 🇺🇦, marking a new milestone in our partnership. #Taiwan stands with #Ukraine in defending freedom & democracy against authoritarian expansionism; I greatly look forward to increased cooperation.

Thank you, 賴清德Lai Ching-te🙏. It's an honor to bring Ukraine's 1st cross-party delegation to Taiwan. The friendship, hospitality & kindness we've enjoyed while visiting the #IslandOfResilience touched our hearts & proved one fact: #TaiwanCanHelp🇹🇼 build the #BestUkraine🇺🇦 — together!

🗓️Weekly recap ➡️Following torrential rain in southern #Taiwan, President @chingtelai is mobilizing nationwide gov't resources to expedite rebuilding efforts ➡️President thanks former 🇬🇧PM Boris Johnson & cross-party 🇺🇦 delegation led by Mykola Kniazhytskyi 🇺🇦 for standing with Taiwan

#China’s aggressive maneuvers near #ScarboroughShoal seriously endangered Philippine personnel & regional peace. #Taiwan🇹🇼 urges all parties to show restraint & respect the #SouthChinaSea status quo. We continue working with like-minded partners to uphold regional stability.

History tells us that those who unite to defend freedom against military aggression emerge victorious. Today, as we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific, democracies are standing together to ensure peace against authoritarian threats. 1/2

This year Taiwan attended the Hiroshima & Nagasaki peace memorials for the 1st time. We also remember the Taiwanese & Japanese rescuers who perished on Sancha Mountain to save lives after an Allied plane crash. We revisit these memories to uphold the sanctity of life & peace. 2/2

🗓️Weekly recap ➡️President 賴清德Lai Ching-te promoting initiatives on entrepreneurship & public health ➡️Disaster relief efforts in southern #Taiwan aided by cross-partisan bill on rebuilding ➡️On the 80th anniversary of the end of #WWII, we highlight the sanctity of life & peace

Last week, President 賴清德Lai Ching-te 🇹🇼 spoke at the Taiwan Venture Capital Summit, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem 🚀. Taiwan aims to strengthen its role as a global hub for high-tech and #AI #innovation 🤖

Today, #Taiwan's government unveiled its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, with defense spending, as defined by NATO, reaching 3.32% of GDP. In bolstering self-defense & safeguarding regional peace, Taiwan stands strong & resolute.

Visiting our Navy's 168th fleet today, I announced that in addition to defense spending reaching 3.32% of GDP in 2026, we are also aiming to achieve 5% of GDP by 2030. By strengthening defense capabilities, #Taiwan is serious in its commitment to peace through strength.

In Taipei this evening Bi-khim Hsiao 蕭美琴 received this message from IPAC on behalf of the people of Taiwan. 今晚在台北，Bi-khim Hsiao 蕭美琴 代表台灣人民收到了來自IPAC的訊息。 #StandwithTaiwan 🇹🇼

Warmest welcome to our @IPACglobal friends. At IPAC’s landmark summit last year, lawmakers passed a motion countering China’s use of lawfare to limit #Taiwan's int'l participation, inspiring global support. We're grateful for IPAC’s principled actions & stand united for freedom.

It's an honor to join the NSC at the invitation of President 賴清德Lai Ching-te. Facing mounting challenges, Taiwan needs strong global partnerships just as much as it must shoulder its own responsibilities with seriousness & resolve. I look forward to working with the outstanding team.

80 years ago, as WWII ended, 25 Allied crew and freed POWs perished in a plane crash on Mt. Sancha—26 rescuers, including Taiwanese & Japanese, sacrificed their lives in recovery efforts. A team recently returned to the summit to honor their heroism. 1/2 bit.ly/4pejqRs

Their selfless courage in carrying out this humanitarian mission reminds us that by uniting for a cause, we transcend differences. Carrying this resolve forward, #Taiwan continues to work with democracies around the world for freedom against authoritarian aggression. 2/2