Gov. Greg Abbott announces creation of Taxes trade office in Taiwan

Texas plans to open a trade representative office in Taiwan, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced amid fraying relations between the United States and China.

Abbott made the announcement Sunday during the first full day of his three-nation economic development mission to Asia that will take him to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.

According to a statement from his office, the Republican governor met with President Lai Ching-te at the Presidential Office where the pair "explored opportunities for Texas and Taiwan to work together to strengthen trade relations and investment in critical economic drivers," including the semiconductor, energy and electric vehicle manufacturing industries.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/07/08/3481720416085/