The Taiwan Chamber of Commerce officially released the "2025 Taiwan White Paper" today (10th), offering recommendations for US-Taiwan relations and voicing concerns about tariff issues faced by Taiwan.

The white paper emphasizes that "a stable, reliable, and clean energy supply is key to attracting foreign investment to expand operations in Taiwan". It also criticizes the tariffs imposed by the US on Taiwanese goods, stating that they are "unfair to Taiwan and increase costs for American businesses and consumers", urging the US government to continue bipartisan support for Taiwan's defense.

Dan Silver, chairman of the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, indicated that a recent business climate survey showed that members believe the Taiwanese government should prioritize energy issues in the next 1-3 years. He suggested that Taiwan should adopt emerging technologies to improve its electricity supply and maintain an open mind toward various energy sources.

Silver analyzed that, since Taiwan has developed industries such as semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, it requires a stable power supply. Therefore, Taiwan should strive for steady electricity supply and ensure price transparency and stability to help these emerging industries thrive.

The white paper also points out that the new tariffs and proposed tariff measures imposed by the US on Taiwanese products are not only unfair but also send contradictory signals that undermine US-Taiwan relations. The US Chamber of Commerce urges the US to adjust its tariff policy to enhance industry competitiveness and align with the strategic goal of strengthening economic partnerships with Taiwan.

Amid rising geopolitical risks and economic restructuring, the US Chamber emphasizes that Taiwan has the opportunity to strengthen its critical role in the global supply chain and lead in strategic industries.

The Chamber also suggests that the US government continue to provide bipartisan support for Taiwan's defense, ensure the timely delivery of approved military sales, and facilitate deeper involvement of Taiwanese companies in the US defense supply chain. Additionally, the Chamber encourages US cabinet-level officials to visit Taiwan to promote substantial cooperation in trade, energy, and healthcare.

Finally, the US Chamber calls on the US to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations, including the World Health Assembly (WHA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Interpol, emphasizing that Taiwan's exclusion hinders global cooperation and poses unnecessary risks to the health and safety of 23 million Taiwanese citizens.