
Spurring Lift-Off: Taiwan’s Indigenous Drone Industry
In its January 2026 issue, NBR’s “Asia Policy” journal published an article by USTBC Executive VP Lotta Danielsson on the development of Taiwan’s indigenous drone industry

In its January 2026 issue, NBR’s “Asia Policy” journal published an article by USTBC Executive VP Lotta Danielsson on the development of Taiwan’s indigenous drone industry

USTBC President Rupert Hammond-Chambers editorial in the Taipei Times: Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Goals Fall Victim to Domestic Political Fratricide

The Council today welcomed the new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal that reduces Taiwan tariffs to no more than 15% and expands investments in the U.S. by Taiwan tech and semiconductor companies
The United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust unofficial relationship. Maintaining strong relations with Taiwan is a major U.S. goal, in line with the U.S. desire to further peace and stability in Asia. The relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan is governed by the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8), which was signed into effect […]
Both the US and Taiwan maintain detailed trade data and statistics that showcase the significant economic ties and substantive bilateral trade relations.
The Taiwan President serves as the Commander-in-Chief that leads the Taiwan armed forces. The President also chairs the National Security Council, which decides national defense guidelines relevant to national security. The Executive Yuan formulates defense policy and supervises defense affairs handled by all government agencies, while the Ministry of National Defense (MND) administers national defense […]

USTBC welcomed the tranche of eight arms sales to Taiwan – including HIMARS, ALTIUS, and M109A7s – valued at over US$11.1 billion

Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers editorial in the Taipei Times: Lai provides leadership on defense aligning with Japan, US

USTBC comments on the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of non-standard spare & repair parts for F-16, C130 & IDF aircraft to Taiwan

On November 6, 2024, the Mission Ready Podcast featured a lengthy interview with Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers on what’s next for U.S.-Taiwan relations.