As 2025 draws to a close, we enter a year marked by both celebration and uncertainty. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding — a moment for Americans and global partners to reflect on the institutions, alliances, and economic ties that have shaped two and a half centuries of deepening international engagement.

For AmCham Taiwan, the coming year holds a milestone of its own. The Chamber will celebrate its 75th anniversary, honoring three-quarters of a century of advocating for a stable, open, and competitive business environment. Since 1951, AmCham’s mission has remained focused on strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations and providing a platform for constructive engagement between the private sector and government.

The past year highlighted the challenges confronting Taiwan and the companies sustaining its economy. Sluggish global growth, shifting supply chains, and evolving industrial policies have forced businesses to adjust quickly, while new tariff measures and pending investigations in critical export sectors have added uncertainty atop existing pressures.

 At the same time, Taiwan has continued to cement its position as a crucial partner in advanced technology and global supply-chain resilience, demonstrating the reliability that multinational companies count on.

AmCham’s focus in 2026 will be shaped by this dual context: a celebration of long-standing partnerships and a sober assessment of what must be done to ensure those partnerships remain strong. Resilience will be central to this effort. Taiwan’s resilience — whether in supply chain continuity, regulatory capacity, energy stability, or economic competitiveness — has become a defining characteristic of its reputation.

Yet resilience is not a static achievement. The Chamber will continue working with stakeholders to strengthen the environment in which companies operate, including through clearer regulatory processes, transparent implementation of new rules, and sustained dialogue across industries.

The U.S.-Taiwan relationship will remain at the core of this work. Throughout 2025, AmCham has seen strong engagement by U.S. delegations visiting Taiwan, as well as active participation by global companies assessing long-term investment opportunities. Taiwan’s importance to U.S. economic competitiveness has become increasingly recognized, and the Chamber’s advocacy will continue to reflect this reality.

There are also specific issues where meaningful progress in 2026 would yield immediate benefits for business. Chief among them is double taxation. The absence of a bilateral tax agreement continues to impose avoidable burdens on companies and workers on both sides. The Chamber remains hopeful that ongoing discussions will produce a solution that encourages investment, eases talent mobility, and signals the long-term direction of the partnership.

Tariff negotiations will be another area of focus. The Chamber will continue advocating for tariff structures and rules that support competitiveness, reduce administrative complexity, and reflect the realities of today’s integrated supply chains. A predictable trade environment is essential for economic development.

Anniversaries are not only moments for reflection; they are chances to sharpen priorities for the decades ahead. For the United States at 250 and AmCham Taiwan at 75, the coming year offers an opportunity to renew commitments, deepen cooperation, and chart a sustainable course forward. The Chamber looks forward to working with its members and partners to ensure that the next chapter of the U.S.-Taiwan economic relationship builds on resilience, shared prosperity, and steady progress.