Trump’s Trade Pick to Pursue Stronger Relationship With Taiwan
- USTR nominee reiterates U.S. will honor One-China policy
- Says U.S. to enforce trade remedy laws over steel disputes
Robert Lighthizer.
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President Donald Trump’s pick as his top trade negotiator said the U.S. plans to forge stronger ties with Taiwan, a move that could raise tensions with China.
“I intend to develop a trade and investment policy that promotes a stronger bilateral relationship with Taiwan,” Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s nominee as U.S. Trade Representative, said in written responses to questions from the Senate Finance Committee, which is deciding whether to recommend his confirmation.