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Taiwan's Ambassador to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (front L) and managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan's headquarters Ingrid Larson (front R) sign a trade agreement as minister without portfolio in charge of the Office of Trade Negotiations John Deng (back L) and deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi (back R) look on, in Arlington, Va., on June 1, 2023. Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
WASHINGTON—The United States signed a trade agreement Thursday with Taiwan over opposition from China.
The two governments say the U.S.–Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade will strengthen commercial relations by improving customs, investment, and other regulation.