The Growing Taiwan-Philippines Connection
As Taiwanese investment in the Philippines accelerates, ties are deepening across trade, labor, and technology. Increasingly shaped by geopolitics, the relationship is taking on a more strategic character.
As Taiwanese investment in the Philippines accelerates, ties are deepening across trade, labor, and technology. Increasingly shaped by geopolitics, the relationship is taking on a more strategic character.
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A small share of U.S.–Taiwan trade, agriculture is taking on outsized importance as Taiwan boosts purchases of American farm products amid tariff pressure and trade negotiations. The deals also underscore growing concerns over supply chain resilience and food security.
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