September 22, 2021 Press Releases

USTBC Comments on Taiwan’s Application to Join the CPTPP Trade Deal

Press Release: The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on Taiwan’s Application to Join the CPTPP Trade Deal (Arlington, Virginia, September 22, 2021) The US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) today welcomed the news that Taiwan has formally applied to become a member of the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Taiwan’s strengths in technology, investment, and […]

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April 2, 2021 USTBC in the Press

Media Mention: Council President talks semiconductor supply chain on NTD Business

US-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers appeared on NTD Business News on April 2, 2021. He talked about the global semiconductor supply chain and its vulnerability to disruptions. President Hammond-Chambers said “What if the Chinese were to block Taiwan and sever Taiwan’s ability to export its products, including semiconductors? We’d be seeing significant disruptions.” It […]

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March 4, 2021 Articles & Editorials

Editorial: A Chip Problem of Detroit’s Own Making

In The Wall Street Journal, USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers argues that the American automobile industry chip shortage is primarily of its own making. U.S. reliance on Taiwan’s chip production further underscores the necessity of binding Taiwan’s technology and security closer to the United States.

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September 17, 2020 USTBC in the Press

Media Mention: Council President talks BTA Coalition on NTD Business

US-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers appeared on NTD Business on September 17, 2020. He talked about the formation of the US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) Coalition. President Hammond-Chambers also discussed a bilateral trade agreement between the two, saying it would be mutually beneficial. In addition, he talked about the hurdles remaining to signing such […]