Taiwanese Rice Farmers Raise Concerns Over US Rice Import Opening, Call for Tariff Red Line
As the Taiwanese government considers opening imports of US rice, local rice farmers have voiced their concerns, fearing that this could impact the local rice industry. Farmers are advocating for the establishment of a "tariff red line" to safeguard their livelihoods and market share. They pointed out that uncontrolled imports could adversely affect prices and sales.
Farmer representatives stated that setting a tariff red line is crucial for protecting local agriculture, and that the government must balance import demands with support for domestic production. They called for timely communication from relevant authorities and concrete support policies for farmers to ensure market stability and self-sufficiency.
