Taiwan's Vice Trade Representative Yan Hui-xin (顏慧欣) says Taiwan and the
United States both recognize that progress has been made toward a trade deal
and have tentatively agreed on the next round of consultations.

Yan also says while Taiwan has yet to receive a letter regarding tariffs from
the White House, receiving it does not indicate final tariff rates.

She says many countries are awaiting talks with the U.S. with the aim of
reaching a consensus by August 1st, the deadline set by President Donald
Trump.

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-qi also stresses that negotiations are
still ongoing and has declined to speculate on final rates.

He notes that the process involves “give and take”, and that Taiwan is
negotiating in good faith.

Yan and Chen made the comments when answering questions at the Legislative
Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee.

Asked about Taiwan's bottomline in the negotiations, Yan says it lies in
safeguarding national and industrial interests, food security, and public
health.

(JL)